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Urine C peptide

Plain Universal or Boric Acid container

TestUrine C peptide
Common AbbreviationsUCPEP
ProfileNA
Tube typePlain Universal or Boric Acid container
Clinical IndicationUsed in patients on insulin treatment to assess endogenous insulin secretion.
Specimen TypeUrine
Sample typeRandom Urine (± Boric acid)
Minimum Volume8mL
Special PrecautionsNo special requirements
StabilityContact Referral Laboratory
Turnaround Time7 days
LaboratoryRoyal Devon and Exeter Hospital Barrack Road Exeter EX2 5DW 01392 402934/ 5
Reference IntervalContact Referral Laboratory
LimitationsContact Referral Laboratory
Notes
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