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HelpTest Code LAB527 Insulin Level
Useful For
The investigation and management of diabetes mellitus
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Performing Laboratory
Bozeman Health Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Red top, or gold top
Specimen Volume:1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Send to laboratory promptly. If testing can not be completed within 4 hours, refrigerate specimen.
Specimen Rejection: Hemolyzed samples will be rejected. Hemolysis interferes, as insulin‑degrading peptidases are released from erythrocytes.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient <4 hours/Refrigerated >4 hours
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Ambient | 4 hours |
| Refrigerated | 2 days | |
| Frozen | 6 months |
Reference Values
3- 28 uU/mL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
83525