Investigation Name:Gut Hormone Screen

Pathology Laboratory:Chemistry Referred Ext 85290

Requestable Seperately?No

Part of Profile:VIP/GIP

E-Requesting Tab:VIP/GIP

Minimum Sample Volume:5ml

Expected Turnaround Time:6 Weeks

Test Code:GUTS

Sample Type:

Maximum Add on Time:N/A

Complex Reference Range:VIP < 30 pmol/l PP < 300 pmol/l Gastrin < 40 pmol/l Glucagon < 50 pmol/l Somatostatin < 150 pmol/l Chromogranin A < 60 pmol/l Chromogranin B < 150 pmol/L

Collection Conditions / Other Information:Fasting samples into 3 x EDTA tubes Must be HAND DELIVERED to CLINICAL CHEMISTRY for immediate sample processing H2 receptor antagonists (Cimetidine, Famotidine, Nizatin, Ranitidine, Dyspament, Tagamet, Algitec, Pepcid, Axid, Zantac) to be stopped 3 days before collection and Proton pump inhibitors (Omeprazole, Losec, Zoton, Lansoprazole, Protium, Pantoprazole) to be stopped 14 days before sample collection. LAB INSTRUCTIONS: Separate on receipt into Z5, freeze plasma at -20C Transport Frozen Minimum 3ml Plasma required.

Reference Laboratory Details:Dept of Endocrinology, Charing Cross Hospital,Fulham Palace Road, London,W6 8RF. Tel: 0203 3135914

Referred to Another Laboratory?Yes

Reference Lab Code:CHXLE