Glycated Serum Protein (GSP) (409)

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CPT Code:

82985

Test Type: 1.0 mL Serum Kit Based
Stability Time:

Stability

Refrigerated:  14 days

Overview:

GSP is the amount of glucose attached to total serum proteins that indicate the average amount of glucose in the blood over the previous two to three weeks.

Methodology

Immunoassay-Competitive principle

 

Borderline or high values indicate increased risk of diabetes.1
References:
1. Ai M, Otokozawa S, Asztalos BF, et al. Adiponectin: an independent risk factor for coronary heart disease in men in the Framingham Off spring Study. Atherosclerosis. 2011;217(2):543-548.

Collection Details:

Collection Instructions:

Preferred Specimen

1.0 mL serum (0.5 mL minimum) collected in serum separator tube (SST / Tiger Top)

 

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (ship on frozen cold packs)