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.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 2 days |
| Frozen | 180 days |
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.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 2 days |
| Frozen | 180 days |