Laboratory Services
Insulin
Print this pageUpdated Test Information:
| Test Description |
Insulin
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|---|---|---|
| Test ID |
INS
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| Specimen Type |
Serum
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| Specimen Requirements |
Aliquot Tube
SST |
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| Alternate Specimen Type |
Red, Li‑heparin, K2‑EDTA and K3‑EDTA plasma
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
1 mL
|
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| Pediatric Min. Volume (if applicable) |
500 uL
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| Stability |
Stable for 4 hours at 20‑25 °C, 2 days at 2‑8 °C, 6 months at ‑20 °C (± 5 °C). Freeze only once.
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| Unacceptable Specimen Conditions |
Hemolyzed samples
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| Methodology |
Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay ECLIA
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| Estimated TAT |
0-2 days
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday-Saturday
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| CPT Code(s) |
83525
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| Reference Range |
2.6-24.9 uU/mL
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| Performing Lab |
Incyte Diagnostics
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| LOINC Code(s) |
20448-7
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