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Hormones: C-peptide
EPIC
CPEP
Section
Chemical Pathology - Routine Laboratory
Clinical indications
To monitor insulin production by the beta cells in the pancreas and to help determine the cause of hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) or assessment of insulin resistance (which can help diagnose the type of diabetes mellitus a person has or the severity of the metabolic syndrome)
Specimen requirement
0.3ml Serum
Dispatch and handling instructions
Separate serum. Send on ice. Provide concurrent plasma glucose result if interpretation is required
Turnaround time
1 to 3 days
Synonym
Not applicable
Is it IS0 15189 accredited?
No