- YCHGN
Chromogranin A
Specimen:
Test Code
YCHGN
Specimen Name
Chromogranin A
Collect
1-SST
Also acceptable Plain Red Top
Also acceptable Plain Red Top
Submit
1 mL (Min: 0.5 mL) Serum Frozen
Special Handling
Allow serum specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Transfer 1 mL serum to a standard transport tube.
Rejection Criteria
Plasma
Stability
Ambient 48 hurs; Refrigerated 3 days; Frozen 3 months
Methodology
Quantitative Immunofluorescence
Performed
Sunday - Saturday
Reported
3-6 days
CPT Codes
- 86316
Components
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Additional Information
*PREAUTHORIZATION IS REQUIRED FOR INSURANCE BILLING* SUBMIT PRE-AUTHORIZATION FORM OR ENTER PRE-AUTHORIZATION NUMBER ON ELECTRONIC ORDER
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