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Test Code INSUM Insulin

Additional Codes

Epic EAP
LAB527 INSULIN, TOTAL 

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube: Green top (lithium heparin)

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Additional Information: Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

 

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Serum gel

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Additional Information: Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Stability

  • Ambient: 4 hours  
  • Refrigerated: 2 days  
  • Frozen: 6 months (freeze once)  

Performing Laboratory

Unity Point-Sioux City-Chemistry

CPT

83525

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate 24 hours at 2° to 8° C/Frozen >24 hours OK