C-Peptide, 60 Minutes
CPT Code(s): | 84681 |
Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation:Fasting specimen preferred. Collect:Serum Separator Tube (SST) or Plasma Separator Tube (PST). Also acceptable: Green (sodium or lithium heparin), Lavender (EDTA), or Pink (K2EDTA). Specimen Preparation:Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transport 1 mL serum or plasma to an RDL Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature:Frozen. Stability:After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 2 days; Frozen: 1 month |
New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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