Eurofins Biomnis code

SOMAT

Synonyms

• Somatotropin Release Inhibiting Factor
• Endocrinology
• SRIF

Clinic significance

Secreted by the endocrine cells of the stomach and the intestine and by delta cells of the pancreatic islets. A potent inhibitor of somatotropin and TSH. High levels are found in certain neuroendocrine tumors.

Prenalytics

• 1 mL
• EDTA Plasma + Aprotinine
• FROZEN

Further information

• Sample on special tube (EDTA + Aprotinin) supplied on request.
• Freeze the sample within 1 hour after sampling
• Centrifuge rapidly at refrigerated temperature

Specific equipment available

T2 : EDTA + aprotinine tube

Methodology

Radioimmunoassay

Turnaround time

1 month