Glucagon
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Department: Biochemistry (referred) Requirement:
Dedicated sample required
Turnaround Time: 6 - 8 weeks |
Background:
Diagnosis of glucagonoma
The fasted patient should rest for 10 minutes prior to sampling.
A fasting sample must be received on ice within 15 minutes of venepuncture.
Other Comments:
Analysed at SAS Endocrine Laboratory, Clinical Biochemistry, 8th Floor, Charing Cross Hospital, Imperial College NHS Healthcare Trust, Fulham Palace Road, London, W6 8RF
Interpretive comments will be provided by the referral laboratory