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Test & Collection Guide

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Insulin

Laboratory:
Biochemistry
Test Code:
INS
Specimen types:
Serum
Container types:
Serum tube with gelSerum tube with gel
Collection Instructions:
2-8 deg required if transport delayed > 30 mins

 

Fasting Serum, deliver immediately to the laboratory

Minimum Adult Volume:
2 mL
Paediatric Minimum Volume:
1 mL
Notes:

Interpretation depends on glucose level, body weight and age.

Useful in investigation of fasting hypoglycaemia

Fasting serum deliver immediately to the laboratory.

Spin separate and freeze serum.

Frequency:
Twice weekly
Result Turnaround Time:
4 days
Reference Interval:

Fasting insulin level :  2.6-24.9 mU/L

Laboratory Use Only

  

 

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare.  If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW

 

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