Test ID: Z0852
CPT code: 86316
LOINC: 9811-1
Specimen Type: SST
Frequency: 3 – 5 days
Instructions: 0.5 mL Serum from SST, Ambient. Min 0.3 mL.
Text: An aid in the detection and monitoring of neuroendocrine cancers including pheochromocytomas, medullary thyroid carcinomas, functioning and nonfunctioning islet cell and gastrointestinal amine precursor uptake and decarboxylation tumors, and pituitary adenomas. A possible adjunct in outcome prediction and follow-up in advanced prostate cancer.
Methodology: Thermofisher/BRAHMS KRYPTOR assay