C-Peptide, Mayo RefLab
SoftLab Order Code
CPR
Epic Order Name
C-Peptide, Mayo RefLab
Epic Order ID
LAB4330
Laboratory
Reference Lab
Sample Type
Serum
Collection Container
SST - (Gold top Serum Separator Tube)
Alternative Collection Container
Plain Red top
Collecting Volume
2.0 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
1.5 mL
Storage or Stability
Frozen (stable refrigerated 7 days)
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis
Patient Preparation
1. Fasting: 8 hours, required
2. For 12 hours before specimen collection, patient should not take multivitamins or dietary supplements (eg, hair, skin, and nail supplements) containing biotin (vitamin B7).
Instructions
Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial within 2 hours of collection.