Test Name
Pancreastatin
LIS CodeFPANS
Lab Section
Specimen Processing Area
Fluid TypeGI Plasma
Specimen Tube Type Transport
SPECIAL TUBE containing G.I. preservative
Summary Test NamePancreastatin
Minimum Volume3 mL
Specimen TransportFrozen
Specimen Preparation In HouseProcess and freeze plasma ASAP
Patient PreparationPatient should be fasting 10 - 12 hours prior to collection. Patient should not be on any medications that might influence insulin levels, if possible, for at least 48 hours prior to collection.