Turnaround times
The quoted turnaround time is from sample receipt in the laboratory, to results authorisation in the Laboratory Information Management system. The times do not include transport of specimen to the laboratory or the administrative process to print and post/email reports. Service users must allow for transport and reporting time when ordering tests.
Clinical background:
High sensitivity measurement of c-peptide in islet cell transplant patients ONLY
Specimen container paediatric:
EDTA plasma
Specimen container adult:
EDTA plasma
Minimum volume paediatric:
0.5 mL
Minimum volume adult:
0.5 mL
Special requirements:
Separate ASAP and freeze
Sample stability:
Store at -20°C
Transport requirements:
Must be transported on dry ice
Other info:
Serum sample (SST tube) also acceptable
Referral Laboratory: Blood Sciences, Area A2, Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Foundation Trust, Barrack Road, Exeter EX2 5DW
Important:
We are unable to release results to patients, patients should contact their healthcare provider for laboratory test results.
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