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Test Code LAB527 Insulin

Performing Laboratory

Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory

Methodology

Cobas ECLIA electrochemiluminescence

 

Literature Reference:

Package Insert: Insulin. Roche Corporation 12/2020.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint-green top (lithium heparin)
Specimen Volume: Full tube

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday

Cut off time: 21:00

 

Turn-around time:

STAT: Not available

Routine: available day of testing

Reference Values

2.6 - 25.0 mcU/mL

 

Reference Internal Literature References:

Package Insert: Insulin. Roche Corporation 12/2020

Additional Information

For BJH Laboratory Use Only.

Alternate tube:

Red top

Dark green top (Li Heparin)

Purple top (K2 & K3 EDTA)

Analyte Stability:

See analyte stability chart.

Laboratory Processing Instructions:

Test performed in BJH Core Lab. Processed by automated line and aliquot stored refrigerated for batch analysis. Completed specimens are stored refrigerated for 5 days.

 

CPT Code

83525