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Cocaine and amphetamine-regulated transcript
(a.k.a CART)
minimum sample volume required ~ 4ml
Test Code: GUT
Special instructions
A special sample collection procedure is required, laboratory MUST be contacted before requesting.
An 8 hour fast prior to the sample being taken is required.
For a full gut hormone profile 3 EDTA tubes must be received on ice.
Reference range
<85 within normal limits
85 - 350 elevated and may be consistent with the diagnosis of Neuroendocrine Neoplasia (NEN) in the presence of supporting clinical signs and symptoms.
>350 very elevated and consistent with the diagnosis of Neuroendocrine Neoplasia (NEN) in the presence of supporting clinical signs and symptoms.
Sent away
to Charing Cross Hospital, London
Units
pmol/L
Linked to
Gut Hormones
Turnaround Time
28
days
Department: Biochemistry
