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Test Code LAB1095 Somatostatin (Somatotropin Release-Inhibiting Factor, SRIF)

Additional Codes

FSOMA

46508

Reporting Name

Somatostatin (Plasma)

Performing Laboratory

Inter Science Institute

Specimen Type

GI Plasma


Specimen Required


1. Patient should be fasting 10 to 12 hours prior to collection.

2. Patient should not be on any medications that affect insulin secretion or intestinal motility, if possible, for at least 48 hours prior to collection.

Specimen Type: GI Plasma

Container/Tube:

Preferred: EDTA tube containing GI preservative (T125)

Acceptable: EDTA purple top plasma tube

Specimen Volume: 3 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Collect 10 mL of blood in special tube containing GI Preservative (T125), EDTA purple-top plasma tube is acceptable.

2. Specimen should be separated immediately.

3. Send 3 mL plasma frozen as soon as possible.


Specimen Minimum Volume

1 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
GI Plasma Frozen 180 days

Reference Values

Up to 25 pg/mL

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Inter Science Institute. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary.

CPT Code Information

84307

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
FSOMA Somatostatin (Plasma) 2961-1

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
Z0933 Somatostatin, (Plasma) 2961-1

Report Available

9 to 11 days

Method Name

Direct Radioimmunoassay (RIA)