Test directory: Glucagon

Ordering Code 5451
Test Name Glucagon
Alias Pancreatic Hypercalcemic Factor
Preferred Specimen Plasma
Preferred Container EDTA, K2 (Lavender)
Other Specimen/Container None
Optimum Volume 3 mL
Collection Instructions Overnight fasting is required.
Handling Instructions Separate and freeze immediately
Transport Requirements Oahu: Frozen
Airline: Frozen
Specimen Stability Ambient: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 2 Hours
Frozen -20 C: 24 Hours
Frozen -70 C: 28 Days
Rejection Criteria Gross Hemolysis, Received refrigerated, Received room temperature
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time Up to 10 Days
Methodology Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Immunoassay (ELISA)
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
Glucagon ALL See report.