Referred to Berkshire & Surrey Pathology Services, Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Portsmouth Road, Frimley, Surrey GU16 7UJ
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Alternative names, keywords |
Insulin C-peptide |
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Samples required |
Smaller tubes are available for paediatric samples. DO NOT send samples on ice via pneumatic tube (pod) system. |
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Test indications |
?Type1/2 diabetes - assessment of beta cell function. Please request T1T2 profile when hyperglycaemic. This includes GAD antibody, plasma glucose, and C-peptide. A separate clotted sample is needed for the GAD antibody. Investigation of hypoglycaemia. |
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Reference range |
See report. |
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Turnaround time |
Referral lab quotes turnaround time of 3 days, however additional time must be allowed for packing, dispatch and delivery of sample, and return and processing of results. |
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Enquiries |
Biochemistry (Referrals) |
Clotted blood (gold cap, 5 mL tube), bring to lab immediately on ice, plus
Fluoride oxalate blood (grey cap, 2 mL tube) for paired glucose.