Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

Pathology staff view

Proinsulin

Ordering information:

Chemical Pathologist approval is required.

Proinsulin is the precursor peptide from which insulin is formed. Proinsulinomas are very rare tumours which secrete proinsulin, causing spontaneous hypoglycaemia. Results should be interpreted with a paired glucose and insulin result. Proinsulin will only be measured where there is biochemical evidence of hypoglycaemia at the time of collection.

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Test Code:

PROINS

Specimen types:

Serum

Container types:

Serum tube with gel

Collection Instructions:

Overnight fasting is required

Minimum Adult Volume:

2 mL

Paediatric Minimum Volume:

2 mL

Frequency:

Fortnightly

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