C-peptide

Why it is done

Classify diabetes type.

Preparation

Often fasting. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Insulin being produced. Low or negative may mean: Low insulin production (type 1). General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.

What it measures

A marker of the body's own insulin production.

Sample type

Blood

If the result is high

Insulin being produced.

If the result is low

Low insulin production (type 1).

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सामान्य प्रश्न

What does the C-peptide measure?
A marker of the body's own insulin production.

Why is the C-peptide done?
Classify diabetes type.

Do I need to fast for the C-peptide?
Often fasting.

What does a high or positive C-peptide mean?
Insulin being produced.

What does a low or negative C-peptide mean?
Low insulin production (type 1).

What is the normal range for the C-peptide?
Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report.

C-peptide क्यों किया जाता है?
Classify diabetes type.

C-peptide के लिए तैयारी/उपवास चाहिए?
Often fasting. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Insulin being produced. Low or negative may mean: Low insulin production (type 1). General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.