95080-8
LaboratoryC peptide post fasting and meal stimulation panel - Serum or Plasma
Definition
This test is a set of timed C-peptide measurements in response to a mixed meal after fasting overnight. C-peptide levels are taken pre and post stimulus. Testing is performed as part of a diagnostic workup of hypoglycemia and assessing insulin secretory reserve in diabetic patients who have insulin autoantibodies or who are receiving insulin therapy.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
C peptide post fasting and meal stimulation panel
Property
-
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Ser/Plas
Scale Type
-
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
PANEL.CHAL
Order/Observation
Order
Short Name
C peptide p Cfst + meal Pnl SerPl
Display Name
C peptide post fasting and meal stimulation panel
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 95080-8?
LOINC code 95080-8 identifies "C peptide post fasting and meal stimulation panel - Serum or Plasma". This test is a set of timed C-peptide measurements in response to a mixed meal after fasting overnight. C-peptide levels are taken pre and post stimulus. Testing is performed as part of a diagnostic workup of hypoglycemia and assessing insulin secretory reserve in diabetic patients who have insulin autoantibodies or who are receiving insulin therapy.
What does 95080-8 measure?
This code measures C peptide post fasting and meal stimulation panel in Ser/Plas. It belongs to the PANEL.CHAL 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.