49013-6
LaboratoryPancreastatin [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma
Definition
Pancreastatin is a 49 amino acid peptide first isolated from porcine pancreas. Pancreastatin has a prohormonal precursor, chromogranin A (CGA), which is a glycoprotein present in neuroendocrine cells, including the endocrine pancreas.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Pancreastatin
Property
MCnc
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Ser/Plas
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
CHEM
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
Pancreastatin SerPl-mCnc
Display Name
Pancreastatin [Mass/Vol]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 49013-6?
LOINC code 49013-6 identifies "Pancreastatin [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma". Pancreastatin is a 49 amino acid peptide first isolated from porcine pancreas. Pancreastatin has a prohormonal precursor, chromogranin A (CGA), which is a glycoprotein present in neuroendocrine cells, including the endocrine pancreas.
What does 49013-6 measure?
This code measures Pancreastatin in Ser/Plas. It belongs to the CHEM class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.