Specimen: 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Overnight fasting is mandatory.

Stability (Room): 2 hrs

Stability (Refrigerated): 24 hrs

Stability (Frozen): 4 weeks

Method: Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay

Comment: Also see INSULIN RESPONSE TO GLUCOSE Test.

Price: Contact Medilab

Turnaround time (TAT): 10 – 15 days

Usage: Insulin is produced by beta cells of the pancreas. It leads to Type 1 (IDDM) diabetes caused by Insulin deficiency & Type 2 (NIDDM) diabetes caused by insulin resistance. This assay is useful in the management of Diabetes. It is also used for diagnosing Insulinoma when used in conjunction with Proinsulin and C-peptide measurement.

Specialty: Diabetologist, Physician

Disease: Diabetes

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Home Collection: Available

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Pre-test Information: Overnight fasting is mandatory.