Test Name
INSULIN
Aliases
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Abbreviations
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Test Classification
INDIVIDUAL
Department
SPECIAL CHEMISTRY
Sub Department
-
TAT Category
BUSINESS (WORKING) TIME
Estimated TAT
96
TAT Units
HOURS
Test Requirements
Overnight fast preferable; random collection can be done on request & a comment put on the report ""random sample collected"".
SHIPPING/ TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS
Shipping Temperature: Frozen
ANALYTE STABILITY
Room Temperature: 24 hours at 20-25°C │ Refrigerated: 1 week at 2-8°C │ Frozen: 6 months at -20°C
Clinical Utility
Assessment of insulin resistance and hypoglycemia. Concurrent glucose & C-peptide levels can aid in interpretation of insulin levels e.g. as part of the HOMA index.
Last Review
26th Feb 2026