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Test Code INS 0.5HR Insulin Tolerance 0.5 Hr

Cerner Test Code

INS 0.5HR

Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen

Preferred: Gold SST

Acceptable: Red Top

Specimen Draw Volume

Volume: 2.0 mL

Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL

Processing Instructions

Draw in a Gold SST tube. (Serum and plasma specimens should not be used interchangeably)Allow tube to clot for 30 minutes and then centrifuge and refrigerate. Serum/plasma should be separated from cells within two hours of collection.

Stability

Stability: Room Temp 8 hrs, Refrigerated 24 hrs, Frozen

Performed Test Frequency

Everyday

CPT(s)

83525

Methodology

2-site sandwich immunoassay

Performing Location

MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory, Chemistry

Rejection Criteria

Hemolyzed or QNS samples