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

Method

Chemiluminescent

Schedule

Mon-Sat

Turn-Around Time

24hrs; Also offered STAT at an additional charge

Instructions/Notes

Centrifuge required?: Yes
Fasting specimen?: Yes

Clinical Utility

Used to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of diabetes mellitus and hypoglycemia.

CPT Codes

83525

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