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Insulin (Blood)
Alternate Names
Insulin Level
Test Code
INS
Testing Laboratory
Biochemistry
Specimen Type
Blood
Container Type
Serum tube (Red Cap w. Yellow Insert)
Medicare Rebate
Yes
Out of Pocket Costs
None
Ordering Information
It is highly recommended that the requesting clinician also measure plasma Glucose to aid in the interpretation of the Insulin result.
Note that the Access Ultrasensitive Insulin assay (Beckman Coulter) shows cross-reactivity with most insulin analogues. For further information, contact Chemical Pathologist: (03) 9496 5140.
Collection Instructions
Patient should be fasting. Send to the laboratory as soon as possible.
Transport Instructions
Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions
Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency
Daily
Min Test Volume
1mL
Add On Test Suitability
This test cannot be added after 24 hours of collection.
