Gut Hormones (Includes: Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide, Pancreatic Polypeptide, Gastrin, Glucagon, Somatostatin, and Chromogranin A & B)
Send to lab immediately.
Hospital.
All Colchester & Ipswich samples: 3 x 3.4ml Red EDTA , Min vol: 10ml. and 7.5ml Brown Serum. Min vol: 2ml.
All Colchester & Ipswich samples: Charing Cross, TAT: 3w.
Fasting sample required (6-8 hour fast) ‘H2 blockers should be stopped for 3 days and Omeprazole for two weeks before blood is taken. Contact lab if additional guidance is required’.