| Test CODE | NAME |
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L561
Insulin, Free & Total
| Methodology: | Chemiluminescent immunometric assay (IMA) after insulin extraction of free and total insulin |
| Performed: | Mon- Fri |
| Reported: | 5-6 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) OR Plain Red - 1.5 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 or plasma to a Standard Transport Tube.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 1 days; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month
NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. *
Performing Laboratory
LabCorp Laboratory Corporation of America
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| CPT Code(s): | 83525; 83527 |