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Test Id : FNEUR

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Neurotensin

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Method Name
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Direct Radioimmunoassay (RIA)

NY State Available
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No

Reporting Name
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Neurotensin

Aliases
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Neurotensin

Specimen Type
Describes the specimen type validated for testing

Plasma

Specimen Required
Defines the optimal specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing

Patient preparation: Patient should be fasting 10-12 hours prior to collection. Patient should not be on any antacid medication or medications that affect gastroentero-intestinal function, if possible, for at least 48 hours prior to collection.

 

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube: Z tube

Specimen Volume: 3 mL

 

Collection Instructions: Draw 10 mL of blood in special Z-tube (MCL T701). Separate plasma form cells immediately after draw and send 3 mL of plasma frozen in plastic vial.

Specimen Minimum Volume
Defines the amount of sample necessary to provide a clinically relevant result as determined by the Testing Laboratory

1 mL

Reject Due To
Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected

Hemolysis Mild reject; Gross reject
Lipemia Mild reject; Gross reject
Icterus NA
Other Specimens other than collected in Z tube (MCL T701).

Specimen Stability Information
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Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Plasma Frozen 30 days

Clinical Information
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Neurotensin is a 13 amino acid peptide produced primarily by endocrine cells of the ileal mucosa. Physiological actions of Neurotensin include hypertension, vasodilation, hyperglycemia, and inhibition of gastric motility. Its C-terminus is similar to Angiotensin I. It is a potent analgesic affecting hypothermia, muscle relaxation, and decreased motor activity. Pancreatic Polypeptide secretion is strongly stimulated by Neurotensin. Neurotensin appears to cause the release of Luteinizing Hormone-Releasing Hormone and Corticotropin Releasing Hormone effecting the release of Luteinizing Hormone, Follicle Stimulating Hormone, and ACTH but not Thyroid Stimulating Hormone or Growth Hormone. Neurotensin also stimulates pancreatic bicarbonate and intestinal secretion. Neurotensin levels are stimulated by food and Bombesin. Elevated levels have been found in pancreatic endocrine tumors, Oat Cell, Squamous, and Adeno Carcinomas.

Elevated levels have been found to cause watery diarrhea.

Reference Values
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50 - 100 pg/mL

Cautions
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No significant cautionary statements

PDF Report
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No

Day(s) Performed
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Monday through Friday

Report Available
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7 to 11 days

Performing Laboratory Location
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Inter Science Institute

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Test Classification
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This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Inter Science Institute. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary.

CPT Code Information
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CPT codes are provided by the performing laboratory.

83519

LOINC® Information
Provides guidance in determining the Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) values for the order and results codes of this test. LOINC values are provided by the performing laboratory.

Test Id Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
FNEUR Neurotensin 2655-9
Result Id Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
Applies only to results expressed in units of measure originally reported by the performing laboratory. These values do not apply to results that are converted to other units of measure.
Z0923 Neurotensin 2655-9

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Setup Files
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Sample Reports
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SI Sample Reports
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