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Chromogranin B
minimum sample volume required ~ 4ml
Test Code: CHB
Special instructions
Sample MUST be received in laboratory within 30 minutes of collection.
A special sample taking procedure is required, laboratory MUST be contacted before requesting.
For a full gut hormone profile 3 EDTA tubes are required, samples should be transported on ice and MUST be received in laboratory within 15 minutes of collection.
Sent away
to Charing Cross Hospital, London
Contact Laboratory before requesting
Reference range
<150
Units
pmol/L
Linked to
Gut Hormones
Turnaround Time
21
days
Department: Biochemistry
Clinical Application
Please note: An 8 hour fast is preferred, but only essential if other tests in the, 'gut hormone profile' are requested at the same time.
