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Insulin, Free and Total

Order Code
501561
CPT
83525, 83527
Test Details
TAT

16 days

Methodology

Chemiluminescent immunometric assay (IMA) after insulin extraction of free and total insulin

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Measures both free and bound insulin. Used in diagnosing insulin resistance.

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

3 mL (Adult and pediatric)

Specimen Container

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

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

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 10 days
Frozen 200 days
Order Code
501561
CPT
83525, 83527
Test Details
TAT

16 days

Methodology

Chemiluminescent immunometric assay (IMA) after insulin extraction of free and total insulin

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Measures both free and bound insulin. Used in diagnosing insulin resistance.

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

3 mL (Adult and pediatric)

Specimen Container

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

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

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 10 days
Frozen 200 days