C Peptide

Test Name

C Peptide

LIS Code

CPEPP

Lab Section

Specimen Processing Area

Fluid Type

Serum

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Non Gel Red Top

Container Whole Blood Required

7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top or 1.5 ml whole blood in (2) Non Gel Red microtainers

Summary Test Name

C Peptide

Specimen Preparation Outreach

Spin, separate, freeze until courier pickup. Have courier bring dry ice.

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Transport

Frozen

Specimen Preparation In House

Spin, separate, freeze until shipped

Patient Preparation

Patients should fast 12 hours prior to collection.