Test Directory
4253 INSULIN
Specimen Type
Specimen Stability
Reference Range
Serum-SST; Fasting
7 days 2-8°C
3.0-25.0 mU/L
Specimen Requirements
Preferred amount: 1.0 mL Serum
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL Serum
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL Serum
Method
Chemiluminescent
Schedule
Mon-Sat
Turn-Around Time
24hrs; Also offered STAT at an additional charge
Instructions/Notes
Centrifuge required?: Yes
Fasting specimen?: Yes
Fasting specimen?: Yes
Clinical Utility
Used to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of diabetes mellitus and hypoglycemia.
CPT Codes
83525
