Insulin
Test Code: 004333
Performing Lab: LabCorp
CPT Code: 83525 001
Synonym
Immunoreactive Insulin
Specimen Type
Serum
Specimen Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Volume
0.8 mL
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL (NOTE:This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing.)
Specimen Handling
If a red-top tube is used, transfer separated serum to a plastic transport tube. Avoid hemolysis.
Patient Prep
Patient should be fasting at time of collection.
Unacceptable Conditions
Citrate plasma specimen, hemolyzed specimen
Temperature
Refrigerate
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA). This assay is performed on the Roche cobas instrument in multiple laboratories throughout Labcorp.
Stability
Room Temperature: 1 day
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
| Result Code | Result Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 004333 | Insulin | 20448-7 |
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