C-Peptide, Urine

Understand what C-Peptide, Urine signals

Primary unit: ng/mL
LOINC codes: 1987-7
Commercial laboratory assays: 1

This test measures the level of C-peptide in a sample of your blood or urine (pee). C-peptide is a chain of amino acids (the building blocks of proteins) that your pancreas makes in the process of making insulin.

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C-Peptide, 24-Hour Urine

Laboratory: Labcorp
Test code: 003236
Specimen: Urine
Fasting: Not stated
LOINC: 1987-7
Turnaround: 2 - 4 days

Laboratory assay overview

Urine C-peptide is measured when a continuous assessment of β-cell function is desired or frequent blood sampling is not practical (eg, in children).1 C-peptide excretion in urine has been used to assess pancreatic function in gestational diabetes and in patients with unstable glycemic control in insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM).2,3

View complete laboratory reference notes

17.2−181.0 μg/24 hours

Labcorp test directory, test code 003236

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We compile every detail above directly from named laboratory directories and published clinical studies. Laboratories calculate standard reference intervals from the statistical distribution of tested populations for a specific assay method and demographic group, rather than setting universal optimal targets.

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