EPIC ORDER CODE LAB527 Insulin, Fasting
Additional Codes
SQ: INSUM
Performing Laboratory
Testing Laboratory: Pathology Laboratory
Laboratory Section: Core Laboratory
Reporting Name
Insulin, Fasting
Method Name
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Specimen Required
Container/Tube Type: Red (No Additive)
SST (Serum Separator)
Green (Lithium Heparin)
Remarks: A fasting specimen is recommended. Spin down and send 1 mL of serum or plasma refrigerated. If multiple specimens are collected, label specimens appropriately (corresponding draw time).
Minimum sample volume is 0.5 mL.
Unacceptable Conditions: Hemolyzed specimens.
Specimen Stability Information
Stability
Refrigerated Stability: 7 days
Frozen Stability: 3 months
Ambient Stability: 8 hours
Storage/Transport Information
1 mL serum or plasma (green, heparin) refrigerated. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Performed
Performed: Monday-Friday 8:00a to 10:00p
Saturday-Sunday 9:00a to 5:00p
REFERENCE RANGE
MALES AND FEMALES: 2.6-24.9 mu/mL