Test Code INS 5HR Insulin Tolerance 5 Hr
Cerner Test Code
INS 5HR
Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen
Preferred: Gold SST
Acceptable: Red Top
Specimen Draw Volume
Volume: 3.0 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