9787. Glucagon
Description
Glucagon is a polypeptide hormone synthesized by the alpha cells of the pancreas. Elevated glucagon levels are a marker of glucagonoma.
When and who needs the test?
Diagnosis and monitoring of patients with glucagonoma and other glucagon-secreting tumors (hepatocellular carcinoma, carcinoid tumors, neuroendocrine tumors)
Biological material
- Venous blood
Preparing for a blood test
In order to exclude factors that may affect the test results, we recommend to follow the preparation rules:
- an important condition for laboratory tests is to take blood on an empty stomach.
- 6-12 hours before the test, you should avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, and limit physical activity. Drinking...