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Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

CPEP

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

SST

Collection & Request Instructions:

Fasting Sample
Collect on Ice

May be helpful in distinguishing insulinopenic versus hyperinsulinaemic forms of diabetes.

Retrospective testing within 4 hours if sample is at room temperature or upto 24 hours if stored at 2-8'C.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

On Ice
Send to lab immediately

Additional Notes:

Reference Range: 260—1730 pmol/L

Method: Abbott Alinity.