*Preferred containers are for single test orders. For orders with multiple tests, EPIC may require an alternative container to minimize the number of containers collected.
Other acceptable containers:
Gold Top Tube (Serum Separator Tube)
OR
Microtainer Gold Tops (Serum Separator Tube)
Specimen Preparation
Follow Central Lab Services processing protocol.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Before separation from cells
After separation from cells
Room Temperature
≤ 2 hours
Room Temperature
≤ 4 hours
Refrigerated (2-8 C)
≤ 2 days
Frozen (-20 C)
≤ 6 months
Volume Required
1.0 mL blood
Minimum Required
0.5 mL blood
Phlebotomy Draw
Yes
Performing Lab
Chemistry Laboratory
Performed
Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm
Methodology
Chemiluminescent immunoassay
Reported
Within 1 weekday
LIS Mnemonic
INSUL
Available STAT
No
Interpretive Data
Moderate to grossly hemolyzed specimens may result in a reduced insulin concentration. Additional samples for repeat testing should be sent if clinically indicated.
Reference Ranges
0 to 150 Years
2.6-24.9 uIU/mL
CPT Codes
83525
Interpretive Data
Moderate to grossly hemolyzed specimens may result in a reduced insulin concentration. Additional samples for repeat testing should be sent if clinically indicated.
Collection
Collect
Preferred: Lithium Heparin Plasma Separator Tube
Plasma Separator Tube (Lithium Heparin)
OR
Plasma Separator Tubes (Lithium Heparin)
*Preferred containers are for single test orders. For orders with multiple tests, EPIC may require an alternative container to minimize the number of containers collected.
Other acceptable containers:
Gold Top Tube (Serum Separator Tube)
OR
Microtainer Gold Tops (Serum Separator Tube)
Specimen Preparation
Follow Central Lab Services processing protocol.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Before separation from cells
After separation from cells
Room Temperature
≤ 2 hours
Room Temperature
≤ 4 hours
Refrigerated (2-8 C)
≤ 2 days
Frozen (-20 C)
≤ 6 months
Volume Required
1.0 mL blood
Minimum Required
0.5 mL blood
Phlebotomy Draw
Yes
Ordering
Performing Lab
Chemistry Laboratory
Performed
Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm
Methodology
Chemiluminescent immunoassay
Reported
Within 1 weekday
LIS Mnemonic
INSUL
Available STAT
No
Result Interpretation
Interpretive Data
Moderate to grossly hemolyzed specimens may result in a reduced insulin concentration. Additional samples for repeat testing should be sent if clinically indicated.
Reference Ranges
0 to 150 Years
2.6-24.9 uIU/mL
Administrative
CPT Codes
83525
Interpretive Data
Moderate to grossly hemolyzed specimens may result in a reduced insulin concentration. Additional samples for repeat testing should be sent if clinically indicated.
