Somatostatin

Somatostatin

Test Code

34480
84307
34480
84307
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In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

Somatostatin - Somatostatin is a neurohormone produced in the brain, hypothalamus and gastrointestinal tract. This test is used to diagnose somatostatin-producing tumors. Elevated levels are observed with somatostatinoma, medullary thyroid carcinoma and pheochromocytoma.

Test Resources

None found for this test
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Test Details

Methodology

Extraction • Immunoassay (IA)

Assay Category

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

≤30 pg/mL

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Extraction • Immunoassay (IA)
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

≤30 pg/mL
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1.8 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.6 mL

Collection Instructions

Draw in a pre-chilled lavender-top tube. Separate and freeze immediately. Do not thaw.

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 8 hours
  • Refrigerated: 8 hours
  • Frozen: 28 days

Reject Criteria

Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Received room temperature • Received refrigerated • EDTA (royal blue-top) • Grossly icteric

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
1.8 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
0.6 mL
Draw in a pre-chilled lavender-top tube. Separate and freeze immediately. Do not thaw.
Transport tube
Frozen
Room temperature: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 8 hours
Frozen: 28 days
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Received room temperature • Received refrigerated • EDTA (royal blue-top) • Grossly icteric
Service Area must be determined
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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