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For investigation of hypoglycaemia samples should be taken during a hypoglycaemic episode and, if clinically safe to do so, before giving glucose.
Further information The assay used is highly specific for human pancreatic E1 and patients do not need to stop taking pancreatic supplements before assessment
Sample Storage and Retention Pre analysis storage: do not store, send to laboratory within 2 hours.
Storage/transport Do not store but send immediately to the laboratory, as samples must be separated and serum/plasma frozen the same day as venepuncture
Do this for 5 to 10 minutes, 3 to 4 times a day.
If any of these problems do occur, they are normally short lived.
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Exercises to do to help your recovery
You do not need to fast or make any dietary changes for this procedure.
Do you support someone? What would happen if you got caught in an emergency situation? Do you have a contingency plan in place?
If you have to go out, do take your bottle with you. On your chosen day begin at the usual time when you wake.
My child does not have any developmental problems – do I still need to come?
Please inform the laboratory on arrival if you do NOT give permission for us to do this with your sample.
Whatever you do for someone else, being a carer means they are reliant on the support that you give them.
You can eat and drink normally after about an hour; however, we do recommend a lighter diet for today.
What to do in an emergency
Photographing your own baby is allowed, but we ask that you do not film or take photographs of other babies or staff.
Normal values do NOT exclude malignancy. In pre-menopausal fertile woman, inhibin B levels vary throughout the menstrual cycle.
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