Test directory: Somatostatin

Ordering Code 4380
Test Name Somatostatin
Alias Somatotropin Releasing Inhibitor
Factor
Preferred Specimen Plasma
Preferred Container EDTA, K2 (Lavender), Pre-chilled
Optimum Volume 1.8 mL
Collection Instructions Draw full tube
Draw in a pre-chilled EDTA tube. Do NOT thaw specimen.
Handling Instructions Separate and freeze immediately.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Frozen
Airline: Frozen
Specimen Stability Ambient: 8 Hours
Refrigerated: 8 Hours
Frozen: 28 Days
Rejection Criteria Ambient, Refrigerated, Thawed, Gross lipemia, Gross icterus
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time Up to 10 Days
Methodology Extraction, Radioimmunoassay
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of June 29, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Somatostatin ALL See report.