- INS
Insulin
Specimen:
Test Code
INS
Specimen Name
Insulin
Collect
1-SST Also acceptable EDTA
Submit
1 mL (Min: 0.5 mL) Serum or Plasma Frozen
Special Handling
Centrifuge the sample and transfer the plasma or serum into a clean tube. Label as "plasma" if appropriate. (Sample can only be thawed once)
Rejection Criteria
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Stability
Ambient 8 hours, Refrigerated 24 hours; Frozen 3 months
Methodology
Beckman Coulter Access 2
Performed
Monday/Wednesday/Friday
Reported
2-5 days
CPT Codes
- 83525
Components
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Additional Information
Fasting specimen is preferred.
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Common Lab Definitions
- Serum
- Plasma
- STT