C-Peptide is used in newly diagnosed Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes to help determine the level of insulin the patient is producing. The results may also be used to distinguish insulin-secreting tumors from exogenous insulin. C-peptide measurements also can be used in conjunction with insulin and glucose levels to help diagnose the cause of documented hypoglycemia and to monitor its treatment.
8 hours Fasting
Patient should discontinue taking Biotin, Vitamin B7, or Vitamin H 48 hours before getting blood drawn.
* This volume does not allow for repeat testing
Centrifuge and separate from cells within 48 hours
Freeze only once
0.9 - 5.0 ng/mL
Patients taking vitamin supplements containing doses of >5 mg/day may have falsely decreased test results generated.
C-Peptide is used in newly diagnosed Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes to help determine the level of insulin the patient is producing. The results may also be used to distinguish insulin-secreting tumors from exogenous insulin. C-peptide measurements also can be used in conjunction with insulin and glucose levels to help diagnose the cause of documented hypoglycemia and to monitor its treatment.
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