Insulin and C-peptide assays are provided for the diagnosis of hypoglycaemia and will only be measured in states of hypoglycaemia. A fluoride oxalate sample for glucose should be sent at the same time (or provide point-of-care glucose result in clinical details). Serum samples are recommended for insulin measurement as this allows any follow-up tests (e.g. IGF-2, sulphonylureas) to be performed on the same sample. Lithium heparin is acceptable.
Tube
01 (SE) – Serum Gel
ID
Tests&Tubes0204
Additional information
The sample should be received in the lab within 30 min of collection.
Turn around
Turnaround time stated by Guildford: 1 week.
Send to
Blood Sciences LGI
(Test referred to: Guildford biochemistry lab.)
Contact
For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: [email protected].
Advice
Full information on all referred tests can be found on the referred tests information database, EQMS reference BSF2REC17003.
Collection Con
Sample should be received in the lab within 30 min of collection. Instructions to lab: centrifuge, separate serum and freeze immediately.
Minimum volume: 0.2mL serum.
Sample REQ
Blood
Ref. Range Notes
Interpretation will be provided on the report.
Units
pmol/L