Insulin
Test Information
Test Name
Insulin
Synonyms
Free insulin
Price
$20.00
Price Disclaimer
Many services are free for eligible patients. A minimum charge may apply. Prices listed are for unfunded, individual, requests. Please contact us for commercial testing.
Preferred Specimen
Fluoride & Extra SST
Testing Location
All Biochemistry; Referral
Turn Around Time
2 days
Processing Information
Registration Code
INSU
Notes
- A glucose level will be performed at the same time when Insulin is requested - Fluoride process inhouse Biochemistry
- SST - Separate and freeze within 8 hours of collection
- Aliquot can share aliquot with C Peptide
- Avoid haemolysis
Alternative Specimen
Heparin; Plain
Methodology
Interpretations
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External Referral Information
Referral Location
Waikato Hospital Laboratory
Send Away Notes
For serial insulin requests, each sample will need to be sent separately on a separate number. Ensure collection time is entered correctly.
Send Away Transport
Frozen
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