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what the risks are a glucagon test measures the amount, glucagon, in the blood, blood is drawn, a vein, the elbow, the hand, puncture site is cleaned, antiseptic, an elastic band, around the upper arm to apply pressure, vein to swell, blood, a needle is inserted, vein, blood is collected in an air-tight vial, a syringe, band is removed, restore circulation, once the blood has been collected, needle is removed, puncture site is covered to stop any bleeding, in infants, young children, area is cleansed, antiseptic, punctured, a sharp needle, a lancet, blood collected, pipette, small glass tube, on a slide, onto a test strip, into a small container, a bandage applied, puncture site, any bleeding, radioimmunoassay, ria, specific laboratory technique, , no special preparation, infants, children, test depends on child's age, level of trust, prepare child, infant test, procedure preparation, birth to 1 year, toddler test, procedure preparation, 1 to 3 years, preschooler test, procedure preparation, 3 to 6 years, schoolage test, procedure preparation, 6 to 12 years, adolescent test, procedure preparation, 12 to 18 years, the needle is inserted to draw blood, feel moderate pain, others feel only a prick, stinging sensation, some throbbing, glucagon levels measured in persons who show symptoms of mild diabetes, unexplained weight loss, a particular skin rash, necrolytic migratory erythema, glucagon, hormone that is produced by cells, in the pancreas, helps to regulate blood sugar levels, the level of blood sugar is decreased, pancreas releases more glucagon, vice versa, hormone acts by stimulating the liver to release glucose, rare syndrome, a pancreatic tumor, produce excess glucagon, normal range is 50 to 100 pg/ml, normal value ranges, among different laboratories, pg/ml = picograms per milliliter, abnormal glucagon levels, pancreatic tumor-- glucagonoma, glucagon-secreting tumor, multiple endocrine neoplasia, men, i, excessive bleeding, fainting, feeling lightheaded, hematoma, blood accumulating under the skin, infection, a slight risk, the skin is broken, multiple punctures to locate veins, veins, arteries vary in size, obtaining a blood sample.