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Unit Code 8014:
Pancreatic Polypeptide, Plasma

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Method Description

A radioimmunoassay technique is used.  The assay system utilizes

rabbit antihuman PP antiserum, a standard or patient plasma specimen,

and radiolabeled human PP which has been iodinated by a modified

Hunter-Greenwood technique. (Koch MB, Go VL, DiMagno EP: Can

plasma human pancreatic polypeptide be used to detect disease of the

exocrine pancreas? Mayo Clin Proc 1985;60:259-265)

Performing Laboratory Location

Rochester

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