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Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

CPEP

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

5 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Test performed at:

Alfred Hospital

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

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

MBS Rebatable:

Yes

MBS Item No.:

66696

Additional Notes:

Reference Range: 260—1730 pmol/L