Test Code INSUM INSULIN, TOTAL [LAB527]
Test Method
Chemiluminescence
Performance
Monday-Friday 8:00a to 10:00p
Saturday-Sunday 9:00a to 5:00p
Specimen Requirement
Container/Tube Type:
Red (No Additive)
SST (Serum Separator)
Green (Lithium Heparin)
Remarks:
A fasting specimen is recommended. Spin down and send 1 mL of serum or plasma refrigerated. If multiple specimens are collected, label specimens appropriately (corresponding draw time).
Minimum sample volume is 0.5 mL.
Unacceptable Conditions:
Hemolyzed specimens.
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated Stability:
7 days
Frozen Stability:
3 months
Ambient Stability:
8 hours
CPT Code Information
83525
Alias
Fasting Insulin
Immunoreactive Insulin
Insulin Assay, Insulin Level, Serum
Native Insulin