Sample type: Plasma
Test name: Gut Hormones a.k.a. gastrin , vip
Condition / Indication: Rarely indicated test
Special precautions & notes: Prior contact with laboratory is essential to ensure correct patient preparation. Send immediately packed in ice. Profile includes Gastrin, VIP, Pancreatic Polypeptide, Glucagon, Neurotensin, Somatostatin, and Chromogranin A. (Sample needs to be separated and frozen immediately, and transported frozen to the referral lab by courier).
Reference range: Reference ranges quoted on report provided by referral laboratory.
Container: EDTA (Lavender top)
Ideal volume (mL): 10 mL
Referred outside NBT for analysis? Yes
Discipline: Clinical Biochemistry
Turnaround time: 28 days
Referral location: The SAS Laboratories, Clinical Biochemistry & Medical Oncology, Charing Cross Hospital, London, W6 8RF