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General |
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| Clinical Use: | Glucagon is a polypeptide hormone secreted by the islet alpha-cells in the pancreas; it stimulats the production of glucose in the liver and the oxidation of fatty acids. Glucagon secretion is stimulated by low levels of plasma glucose, with resultant increases in blood glucose concentration. | |||||||||
| Availability: | Samples are batched and tested once a week. | |||||||||
| Code: | GLG | |||||||||
| Handling Instructions (to laboratory): | Send separated sample frozen on dry ice. | |||||||||
| Hyperlink: | https://fasttrack.ict.pathwest.com.au/Portal/SCPM0080.doc | |||||||||
| Unit of Measure: | pg/mL | |||||||||
| Reference Interval: |
60 - 140 pg/mL |
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Collection Requirements |
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| Container: | VIP/Glucagon (VIP/GLUC), | |||||||||
| Sample Type: | See container | |||||||||
| Minimum Collection Volume: | 4mL | |||||||||
| Collection Instructions: | Refer to Duty Biochemist prior to collection of sample. Patient must be fasting. Special collection tube is available from QEII CSRA. Do not use vacutainer for collection. Syringe collection required as per SCPM0080. (Refer to hyperlink) Sample must be centrifuged, separated and frozen immediately following collection. |
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Processing Requirements |
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| Processing Instructions: | Centrifuge, separate and freeze sample. | |||||||||
| Minimum Assay Volume: | 1mL | |||||||||
| Stability: | 30 minutes chilled | |||||||||
| Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory): | Send separated sample frozen on dry ice. Requests should be reviewed by Duty Biochemist prior to transport. |
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Last Updated : 08-05-2026 07:50 |
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