Insulin
Test Mnemonic
INSULN
CPT Codes
- 83525 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
20448-7
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 8 hours |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
1 day
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Chemiluminescence Immunoassay (CLIA) |
Reference Range
| Insulin | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | 3.0 - 25.0 | mU/L |
Special Info
Patient preparation: 10 hours fast and discontinue insulin therapy.