716

Test CODE NAME

716

Insulin Autoantibody

Methodology: Radiobinding Assay (RBA)
Performed: Sun, Tue, Thur
Reported: 10-12 days
Specimen Required:
Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) OR Red Top Tube - 0.5 ml serum.
Specimen Preparation: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer serum to a Standard transfer tube.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Stability: Room Temperature//Refrigerated/Frozen: 28 days
Reject Criteria: Plasma is not acceptable

NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. *

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics, Nichols Institute
CPT Code(s): 86337