Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Organization:

Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Test Name/Synonym:

C-Peptide, Urine - Edmonton Zone

Clinical Indications:

Test for endogenous insulin.

Test Code:

UCPEP

Primary Container:

Plain Urine Container

Minimum Collection Volume:

10.0 mL

Test Resources:

Routine Requisition
https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/frm-ch-0021.pdf

(Hand write test in OTHER TESTS NOT LISTED)

Processing:

Freeze if specimen cannot be analyzed the same day as collected.
Minimum ~ 8 mL aliquot required.
Assay volume is 500 µl.

Testing Schedule:

Test completed within 2 weeks of receipt of sample

Reference Interval:

>0.7 nmol/mmol

Testing Area:

Special Chemistry

Performing Site:

University of Alberta Hospital

Additional Test Information:

Collect urine specimen 2 hours after a meal.

Test requires creatinine result for interpretation, send additional 2 mL aliquot for creatinine testing.

Last Updated On:

Wednesday, February 14, 2018