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TestORDER CODE S086Endocrinology

Insulin, Serum.

FIRST, THE PRACTICAL DETAILS

At a glance.

Specimen: Serum
Container: Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Required volume: Confirm with laboratory
Routine turnaround: 1-2 days

Timing, specimen options and instructions reflect the source snapshot.

FROM COLLECTION TO THE LAB

Specimen & handling

Specimen: Serum
Container: Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Collection instructions: Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Processing: Allow blood samples to clot (15 mins). Separate the serum from the cells by centrifuging for 10 minutes. Store serum at 2-8°C until analysis.
Storage: Refrigerated.
Stability: 7 days at 2–8°C, or 3 months at 20°C.

Technical information & codes

Methodology: Quantitative Radioimmunoassay

CPT code: 83525

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