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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