Insulin

Pathology category

Biochemistry - referred tests

Code

INS

Referral code

Request form

Test information

For investigation of hypoglycaemia. Glucose must be <3.0 mmol/L to refer.

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Only send if glucose <3.0mmol/L. Haemolysis - unsuitable. If required urgently, please contact duty biochemist. Must be sent to lab immediately.

Reference range

see report

Tube type

Tube type info

SST/ Li Hep/ Plain

Special requirements

Serum or plasma

Minimum volume

200uL

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

4 weeks (contact lab if urgent)

TAT GP/Outpatient

4 weeks

Referral lab

Dept of Clinical Biochemistry, Royal Surrey County Hospital