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:
Investigation of possible neuroendocrine tumour. Usually requested as part of Gut Hormone Panel.
Specimen container paediatric:
EDTA plasma
Specimen container adult:
EDTA plasma
Minimum volume paediatric:
4 mL
Minimum volume adult:
4 mL
Special requirements:
Sample to be sent on ice to the laboratory immediately after collection. Patient should be fasting.
Sample stability:
Store at -20°C
Transport requirements:
Must be transported on dry ice
Reference ranges:
<50 pmol/L
Other Info:
Referral Laboratory: The SAS Laboratories, Clinical Biochemistry and Medical Oncology, Charing Cross Hospital, London W6 8RF