Eurofins Biomnis code

PPA

Synonyms

• PP

Specialty

Biochemistry

Clinical significance

A hormone which is almost entirely synthesized in liver. Used as a marker for tumors involving the endocrine pancreas.

Preanalytics

• 1 mL :
• Serum (do not use tubes with separator gel)
•   FROZEN
• Freezing within 4 hours

• A tube specifically for this analysis : No

Further information

Centrifuge quickly at cooled temperature and immediately freeze serum

Methodology

Radioimmunoassay

Turnaround time

1 month