Laboratory test
Insulin
Insulin: 2 parameters from a blood sample, fasting required.
Also known as
Serum Insulin Test
- Sample
- Blood
- Fasting
- Required (8–10 hours)
- Expected report time
- 24–48 hours
- Parameters
- 2
What is the Insulin?
Insulin includes Insulin - Fasting, HOMA-IR (Insulin Resistance Index). The listed sample is Blood (Serum). The parameter table provides the available units and method details. Discuss the measurements with your clinician in the context of the investigations requested.
What does the Insulin measure?
2 parameters. Expand a group to see the measurements, units and available method details.
Diabetes1 parameter
| Parameter | Unit | Catalogue method |
|---|---|---|
| Insulin - Fasting | μU/mL | One-step Immunoenzymatic (Sandwich) Assay (CLIA) |
Other measurements1 parameter
| Parameter | Catalogue method |
|---|---|
| HOMA-IR (Insulin Resistance Index) | Calculated (fasting insulin x fasting glucose / 405) |
The reference interval printed on your actual laboratory report governs interpretation. Intervals can vary by laboratory, method, age, sex and pregnancy. Methods can also vary by processing laboratory.
Insulin: sample & preparation
Sample: Blood. Fasting: Required (8–10 hours).
- Do not eat or drink anything except plain water for 8 to 10 hours before this test, usually overnight. Avoid strenuous exercise before the test, as it can affect the result.
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2 parameters · Fasting: Required (8–10 hours) · Report time: 24–48 hours
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