Gut Hormones
Clinical Biochemistry
Sample and container requirements
EDTA Plasma
Minimum volume required
3 mL plasma
Special requirements
Blood must be centrifuged within 15 minutes of venepuncture. Take sample directly to lab.
Patient preparation
Fasting sample (6 - 8 hours) required.
Sample viability
Turnaround time
21 days
Reference range
Please refer to report for reference ranges.
Clinical guidance
Please follow the link below to the referral laboratory website for more information: https://www.nwlpathology.nhs.uk/test/gut-hormones/
Notes
Sent to Charing Cross Hospital
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This information was last updated on 19 August 2026