Glucagon

Identifies a hormone expressed in the alpha cells of the pancreatic islet and identifies a subset of pancreatic islet call tumors (glucagonomas) and glucagon-produced hypoglycemic disorders

Synonyms
Turnaround Time
Within 2-4 business days of receipt
Methodology
IHC
Specimen Requirements

• Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block or cell block - OR - • 3 unstained slides for each test requested plus 1-2 additional unstained slides cut at 4µm

Storage and Transportation
CPT Codes
88342 or 88341