Sample type: Plasma

Test name: Chromogranin A a.k.a. cga

Condition / Indication: Monitoring Neuroendocrine tumours

Special precautions & notes: Send immediately to the lab packed in ice. Sample required to be separated within 30 minutes of collection.

Reference range: <60 pmol/L

Container: EDTA (Lavender top)

Ideal volume (mL): 5 mL

Referred outside NBT for analysis? Yes

Discipline: Clinical Biochemistry

Turnaround time: 21 days

Referral location: The SAS Laboratories, Clinical Biochemistry & Medical Oncology, Charing Cross Hospital, London, W6 8RF

Further information: Send immediately to the lab packed in ice. Sample required to be separated within 30 minutes of collection. Proton pump inhibitor therapy should be witheld for 2 weeks prior to sampling.