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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