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C-Peptide

Normal range 0.8-3.1 ng/mL (0.26-1.03 nmol/L SI). Specimen: Serum (fasting).

Also known as: connecting peptide.

0.8-3.1 ng/mLReference range

Reference range

Conventionalng/mL
0.83.1
SInmol/L
0.261.03

Combined adult band. LabVals does not publish separate men's, women's, or pediatric ranges for C-Peptide; those can be narrower than the band shown.

C-Peptide reference range, specimen, and conversion details
SpecimenSerum (fasting)
Conventional range0.8-3.1 ng/mL
SI range0.26-1.03 nmol/L
Conversion factor×0.331 (conventional → SI)
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What is the normal range for C-Peptide?

The standard teaching reference range for C-Peptide is 0.8-3.1 ng/mL in conventional units, or 0.26-1.03 nmol/L in SI units. This value is measured in serum (fasting).

Source: Adult reference values compiled from Pagana & Pagana, Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference, and Fischbach & Dunning, A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, method, age, sex, and population - always use the range printed on the actual result.

At the bedside

Nursing considerations

  • Distinguishes endogenous insulin (high C-peptide) from injected insulin (low C-peptide).
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