Biochemistry
| Full details for "Insulin". | |
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Name |
Insulin |
Alternative name/Profile |
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Department |
Biochemistry |
Investigation |
Serum Insulin can be useful in the workup of hypoglycaemia, and also in the evaluation of disorders of insulin sensitivity and production e.g. diabetes mellitus, insulin resistance syndromes. |
Specimen type |
Serum |
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
5 mL - Red Tube |
Frequency of analysis |
Weekly - Thursday |
Turnaround time |
7 working days. |
Availability |
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Notes |
Ensure patient is fasting. Separate serum immediately and store frozen. Haemolysis invalidates assay. External users subject to service level agreement. Contact laboratory for further information. |
Related links |
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Reference range |
Insulin Fasting 2.6 - 24.9 mU/L |
Last updated |
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 16:08:49 IST |