INSULIN
Insulin, Serum
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB2250
Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Patient Preparation:
Fasting
Container Type:
4 or 10 mL serum gel tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
2 mL
Minimum Volume:
1 mL
Collection Procedure:
1. If multiple specimens are drawn, send a separate request form for each specimen.
2. Label specimens appropriately (corresponding draw times).
Store and Transport:
Room Temperature: < 12 hours
Refrigerated: > 12 hours
Refrigerated: > 12 hours
Limitations:
Patients with a history of insulin usage may have insulin antibodies which cause an inaccurate assay result.
CPT Codes:
83525 - Insulin (EAP 30033020)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Friday
Method:
Chemiluminescent immunoassay
Reference Ranges:
3.0 - 25.0
mU/L