Investigation Name:Chromogranin A

Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry/ Biochemistry

Requestable Seperately?Yes

Units:pmol/L

Minimum Sample Volume:1mL

Expected Turnaround Time:21 working days from lab dispatch

Test Code:CHGA

Sample Type:

Maximum Add on Time:N/A

Complex Reference Range:Chromogranin A <60 pmol/L

Collection Conditions / Other Information:Patient ideally be fasting.
Must be HAND DELIVERED to Clinical Chemistry/ Biochemistry immediately after collection.
Not affected by Proton Pump Inhibitors or H2 receptor antagonists.
LAB INSTRUCTIONS: Separate into aliquot tube and freeze plasma at -20°C within 30 minutes
Transport frozen minimum 3mL plasma required.

Reference Laboratory Details:Gut Hormone Laboratory, Charing Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Road, London,W6 8RF. Tel: 0203 3133949

Referred to Another Laboratory?Yes

Contact Number:01902 307999 ext 88266