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HelpTest ID BLOD0190 Insulin Level
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Plasma
Separate from cells within 60 minutes after drawing sample.
Patient should be fasting 12-14 hours.
This test requires its own frozen aliquot. Avoid freeze/thaw cycles.
Test is affected by gross hemolysis and lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.4 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 4 days | |
| Frozen | 7 days | Preferred for transport |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Friday
Methodology
Chemiluminescence
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
83525