Test Code INSUM Insulin, serum LAB527
Specimen Requirements
Preferred Container/Tube: Gold top serum, SST
Acceptable Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube serum, serum should be removed from clot
Specimen volume: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum
Specimen stable 7 days refrigerated, 3 months frozen. Transport refrigerated.
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Patient should be fasting.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday to Friday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
83525
Performing Laboratory
Pathology Laboratory Des Moines, IA