SOMATOSTATIN PLASMA Test
Test Name: SOMATOSTATIN PLASMA Test
Components: Extraction, Immunoassay
Price: 2850.0 AED
Sample Condition: 2 ml (1 mL min.) plasma from 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube. Draw blood in a prechilled tube, mix by inversion and separate plasma. Freeze immediately. Ship frozen. DO NOT THAW. Duly filled Test Send Out Consent Form is mandatory.
Report Delivery: Sample by 7th of the month; Report after 2-3 weeks
Test Type: Disorders of Endocrine System
Doctor: Endocrinologist
Test Department: OS
Pre Test Information: Duly filled Test Send Out Consent Form is mandatory.
Test Details
A somatostatin plasma test is a medical test that measures the levels of somatostatin in the blood plasma. Somatostatin is a hormone that regulates the secretion of other hormones in the body. It inhibits the release of growth hormone, insulin, glucagon, and other hormones involved in digestion and metabolism.
The test is usually performed to diagnose and monitor certain medical conditions, such as acromegaly (excess growth hormone), carcinoid syndrome (tumors that secrete hormones), and pancreatic tumors. It can help determine the cause of symptoms such as excessive growth, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and hormonal imbalances.
During the test, a blood sample is taken from the patient and sent to a laboratory for analysis. The levels of somatostatin in the plasma are measured, and the results are compared to normal ranges. Abnormal levels may indicate an underlying condition that requires further evaluation and treatment.
It is important to follow any pre-test instructions given by the healthcare provider, such as fasting for a certain period of time before the test. The results of the somatostatin plasma test should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare professional in conjunction with other clinical findings to make an accurate diagnosis.
| Test Name | SOMATOSTATIN PLASMA Test |
|---|---|
| Components | |
| Price | 2850.0 AED |
| Sample Condition | 2 ml (1 mL min.) plasma from 1 LavenderTop(EDTA)tube.Draw bloodina prechilledtube,mixby inversionandseparateplasma.Freeze immediately. Ship frozen. DO NOT THAW. Duly filled Test Send Out Consent Formis mandatory. |
| Report Delivery | Sampleby7thofthemonth;Report after2??3weeks |
| Method | Extraction,Immunoassay |
| Test type | Disorders of Endocrine System |
| Doctor | Endocrinologist |
| Test Department: | OS |
| Pre Test Information | Duly filled Test Send Out Consent Formis mandatory. |
| Test Details | A somatostatin plasma test is a medical test that measures the levels of somatostatin in the blood plasma. Somatostatin is a hormone that regulates the secretion of other hormones in the body. It inhibits the release of growth hormone, insulin, glucagon, and other hormones involved in digestion and metabolism. The test is usually performed to diagnose and monitor certain medical conditions, such as acromegaly (excess growth hormone), carcinoid syndrome (tumors that secrete hormones), and pancreatic tumors. It can help determine the cause of symptoms such as excessive growth, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and hormonal imbalances. During the test, a blood sample is taken from the patient and sent to a laboratory for analysis. The levels of somatostatin in the plasma are measured, and the results are compared to normal ranges. Abnormal levels may indicate an underlying condition that requires further evaluation and treatment. It is important to follow any pre-test instructions given by the healthcare provider, such as fasting for a certain period of time before the test. The results of the somatostatin plasma test should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare professional in conjunction with other clinical findings to make an accurate diagnosis. |
