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Test Code FSOMA Somatostatin (Somatotropin Release-Inhibiting Factor, SRIF)

Additional Codes

Torrance Memorial Laboratories Test Code:  184828039

Reporting Name

Somatostatin (Plasma)

Method Name

Direct Radioimmunoassay (RIA)

Performing Laboratory

Inter Science Institute

Specimen Type

GI Plasma


Specimen Required


1. Patient should be fasting 10 to 12 hours prior to collection.

2. Patient should not be on any medications that affect insulin secretion or intestinal motility, if possible, for at least 48 hours prior to collection.

Specimen Type: GI Plasma

Container/Tube:

Preferred: EDTA tube containing GI preservative (T125)

Acceptable: EDTA purple top plasma tube

Specimen Volume: 3 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Collect 10 mL of blood in special tube containing GI Preservative (T125), EDTA purple-top plasma tube is acceptable.

2. Specimen should be separated immediately.

3. Send 3 mL plasma frozen as soon as possible.


Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
GI Plasma Frozen 180 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Gross icterus Reject

Reference Values

Up to 25 pg/mL

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

9 to 11 days

CPT Code Information

84307

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
FSOMA Somatostatin (Plasma) 2961-1

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
Z0933 Somatostatin, (Plasma) 2961-1

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Inter Science Institute. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary.