Test Code INS Insulin, Serum/Plasma
Specimen Collection Requirements
Insulin, Serum
Dept: | Chemistry |
SPECIMEN COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS | |
Collection Container: |
SST |
Specimen: | Serum |
Transport Temperature: | Room Temperature |
Specimen Volume: | Preferred Volume: 1 mL; Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL |
Also Acceptable: | Red Top Tube |
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
Performed: | Monday - Saturday |
Reported: | Same Day |
Methodology: | Chemiluminescence |
CPT: | 83525 |
LOINC: | 20448-7 |
Stability: | Room Temperature: 8 Hrs; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 3 Months |
Reference Range: |
3.0 - 25.0 µIU/mL |