Glucagon stimulation test
Indication |
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Principle | Induction of hyperglycemia with consecutive increased insulin release and subsequent hypoglycemia. |
Evaluation parameters | STH, ACTH, cortisol, glucose (Sodium fluoride plasma) |
Material | Per sample collection 2 ml serum, 2 ml sodium fluoride plasma and 1 ml EDTA-plasma (this has to be centrifuged straight away and then frozen) |
Procedure |
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Evaluation | Pituitary diagnostics: Adults:
Children:
Insulinoma diagnostics:
Glycogen storage disease: |
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