Test Code INSLAB Insulin Antibodies, Serum
Additional Codes
MAYO: INAB
EPIC: LAB649
Reporting Name
Insulin Abs, SUseful For
Predicting the future development of type 1 diabetes in asymptomatic children, adolescents, and young adults, when used in conjunction with family history, HLA-typing, and other autoantibodies, including GD65S / Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase (GAD65) Antibody Assay, Serum and islet cell antigen 2 (IA-2) antibodies
Differential diagnosis of type 1 versus type 2 diabetes
Evaluating diabetics with insulin resistance in patients with established diabetes (type 1 or type 2)
Investigation of hypoglycemia in nondiabetic subjects
Performing Laboratory

Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | |
Frozen | 28 days | ||
Ambient | 72 hours |
Reference Values
≤0.02 nmol/L
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Sunday, Wednesday
Test Classification
This test was developed, and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
86337
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
INAB | Insulin Abs, S | 60463-7 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
8666 | Insulin Abs, S | 60463-7 |
Report Available
3 to 9 daysReject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Gross icterus | Reject |
Method Name
Radioimmunoassay (RIA)