Cholecystokinin (CCK)

Specimen:

Test Code

YFCCK

Specimen Name

Cholecystokinin (CCK)

Collect

ISI GI Preservative tube

Submit

3 mLs (Min: 1 mL) GI Plasma CRITICAL FROZEN

Special Handling

The patient should fast for 10 to 12 hours prior to collection of specimen. Antacid medications and medications that affect intestinal motility should be discontinued, if possible, for at least 48 hours prior to collection of specimen.

Rejection Criteria

Gross hemolysis/lipemia/icteric. CCK specimens must be collected using the GI Preservative tube. No other specimens are acceptable.

Stability

CRITICAL FROZEN

Methodology

Direct Radioimmunoassay

Performed

Monday/Thursday

Reported

10-14 days

CPT Codes

  • 83519

Components

Additional Information

Contact PSPC Laboratory to order proper collection tube.

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