Insulin, Serum

Additional Information:

EPIC Test Name: INSULIN, TOTAL

CPT Code(s):

Collection Procedure:

Collect specimen in SST tube. Allow to clot. Centrifuge and store refrigerated. Transport to lab.

Specimen Requirements:

Specimen Type: Serum (preferred) or Plasma
Container/Tube: SST or Lithium Heparin (Green top)
Sample Volume: 1 mL
Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL (Repeat testing is not possible with this specimen volume.)
Storage: Refrigerate
Stability (collection to time of analysis/testing):

• Refrigerated: 7 days
• Frozen: 3 months

Use:

Methodology:

Solid-phase, enzyme-labeled chemiluminescent immunometric assay

Reported:

1-3 Business Days

Reference Values:

Performed:

Monday - Friday