Clinical background:
Unexplained hypoglycaemia.
Evaluation of suspected insulinoma characterized by hypoglycemia and increased plasma insulin concentration.
Specimen container paediatric:
Serum (SST or plain tube), lithium heparin plasma
Plain universal container (random urine sample)
Specimen container adult:
Serum (SST or plain tube), lithium heparin plasma
Plain universal container (random urine sample)
Minimum volume paediatric:
1 mL serum
10 mL urine
Minimum volume adult:
2 mL serum
10 mL urine
Special requirements:
Separate blood sample as soon as possible
Sample stability:
Freezer samples
Transport requirements:
Post at ambient temperature
Other Info:
Referral Laboratory: SAS Peptide Hormones Laboratory, 15 Frederick Sanger Road, Surrey Research Park, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7YD