Test Catalog


Test Code: L00631

INSULIN

Department:

CL. CHEMISTRY

Source:

BLOOD

Specimen Volume:

(3-5 ML)

Prefered Top:

YELLOW (NO PRESERVATIVE)

Alternative Top:

GREEN (LI HEPARIN)

Special Instruction For Specimen Collection & Handling:

AN OVERNIGHT FASTING SAMPLE IS REQUIRED

Specimen Storage & Transportation Condition:

18-25OC FOR 8 HOURS 2-8OC FOR 8 HOURS TO 7 DAYS - 20OC FOR UPTO 2 MONTHS

Instrument/Methdology:

ARCHITECT/CHEMILUMINENSCE

Turn Around Time (TAT):

TEST PERFORMING DAY EVERY TUESDAY AND REPORTING DAY EVERY THURSDAY EXCEPT HOLIDAY (Day/s)

Intend Use:

THIS TEST IS ORDERED FOLLOWING A LOW GLUCOSE AND/OR WHEN SOMEONE HAS ACUTE OR CHRONIC SYMPTOMS OF LOW BLOOD GLUCOSE (HYPOGLYCEMIA) CAUSED BY, FOR EXAMPLE, AN INSULINOMA.

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