It is recommended that the patient be fasting. Invert tube 5-6 times to mix blood. Spin for 10 minutes at 1100-1300 g in a swing bucket unit or 15 minutes in a fixed angle. Remember to label aliquot with patient name, DOB, test and collect date. Ship spun Orange, Lt Green or Gold tube refrigerated.
Insulin is a polypeptide hormone produced by the pancreas; insulin is important for the proper regulation of carbohydrate and lipid metabolism. The insulin test may be ordered when there is suspicion of an insulinoma or in the assessment for diabetes mellitus or metabolic syndrome.
Performed
Monday - Sunday; Days, Evenings, Nights
Methodology
Chemiluminescence
Reported
2-4 hrs
Performing Lab
Chemistry
Synonyms
7017
Insulin
LVL Insulin
Reference Chart
CPT Codes
83525
LOINC Codes
NAME
LOINC
Result
Collection Interval
50220-3
Insulin SerPl QN
20448-7
Test Code (Outreach Synonym)
7017
Catalog Code
686017
Collection
Collect
Blood, Orange
Preferred Draw Volume
3 mL
Minimum Draw Volume
0.2 mL
Other Acceptable Containers
Gold, Lt Green
Pediatric Collection
1 full microtainer
Unacceptable Conditions
Samples thawed more than once. No hemolysis.
Collection Comments
It is recommended that the patient be fasting. Invert tube 5-6 times to mix blood. Spin for 10 minutes at 1100-1300 g in a swing bucket unit or 15 minutes in a fixed angle. Remember to label aliquot with patient name, DOB, test and collect date. Ship spun Orange, Lt Green or Gold tube refrigerated.
Insulin is a polypeptide hormone produced by the pancreas; insulin is important for the proper regulation of carbohydrate and lipid metabolism. The insulin test may be ordered when there is suspicion of an insulinoma or in the assessment for diabetes mellitus or metabolic syndrome.
