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Chromogranin A

Tube Type = Red Top

Tube Type

Test ID   LAB5603
EPIC Order
  CHROMOGRANIN A
CPT Code(s)   86316
Group/Individual Test   Individual
Laboratory   Core Referral Testing
Tube Station   30
Specimen Routine: 4 mL blood/red plain tube/gold SST tube also acceptable; See Comments 
  Micro: 0.6 mL blood 
Availability Routine: Reference Laboratory - Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Turnaround Time   3-5 days
Reference Range   See separate report
Comments
  • Proton pump inhibitor drugs should be discontinued for at least 2 weeks before collection
  • Sample must be processed and frozen within 4 hours of collection

Reviewed by J. Carr on December 03, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514