Fasting Insulin

Basal Insulin Level

48 hours

ECLIA

Please note that high doses of Biotin supplement may potentially interfere with the results for this test The effect of Biotin interference can be greatly reduced or eliminated if the sample is taken at least 8 hours following the last Biotin administration For more information pleases contact the laboratory

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Cut-off 7pm

It is measured after an overnight fast to evaluate insulin production, and is commonly used in the assessment of insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, and early type 2 diabetes.

Serum

0.5 mL

Red top tube or Gel barrier tube

Patient should be fasting 8 hours or more time of collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.