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HelpOrderable Name HPP Pancreatic Polypeptide, Plasma
Useful For
Detecting pancreatic endocrine tumors
Assessing vagal nerve function after meal or sham feeding
Specimen Type
Plasma EDTAOrdering Guidance
This test should not be requested on patients who have recently received radioactive materials.
Necessary Information
Patient's age must be provided.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation: Fasting (8 hours)
Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Place specimen on wet ice and keep cold at all times following collection.
2. Centrifuge (refrigerated centrifuge is not required) and aliquot plasma into plastic vial. Freeze immediately.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.35 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma EDTA | Frozen | 90 days |
Reference Values
0-19 years: Not established
20-29 years: <228 pg/mL
30-39 years: <249 pg/mL
40-49 years: <270 pg/mL
50-59 years: <291 pg/mL
60-69 years: <312 pg/mL
70-79 years: <332 pg/mL
≥80 years: Not established
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday
CPT Code Information
83519
Report Available
4 to 8 daysReject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Method Name
Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Oncology Test Request (T729) with the specimen.