Test directory: Chromogranin A, LC/MS/MS

Ordering Code 8540
Test Name Chromogranin A, LC/MS/MS
Alias CgA
Preferred Specimen Serum
Preferred Container Plain (Red)
Optimum Volume 1 mL
Handling Instructions Centrifuge & aliquot specimen immediately. Sample must not reach refrigerator temperature.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Ambient
Airline: Frozen
Specimen Stability Ambient: 7 Days
Refrigerated: Not Stable
Frozen: 31 Days
Rejection Criteria Gel barrier tube, Grossly hemolyzed, Refrigerated
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time 10 Days
Methodology Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of May 2, 2026.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Chromogranin A, LC/MS/MS ALL See report.