Insulin

Alternative Names/Synonyms
Laboratory	Core Laboratory & Transfusion Medicine
Sub-section	Biochemistry
Specimen Type	Blood
Test Code	INSS3, INSP3

Clinical Significance (If applicable)

Assisting in the diagnosis of insulinomas and management of hypoglycemia.

Specimen Requirements (Sample Type)

Serum, Plasma

Specimen Requirements (Volume (mL))

0.5 mL

Specimen Requirements (Tube Type)

Serum (Gold SST)
Plasma (Light Green PST)
Collection Containers – Tube Types

Draw (mL)

4.5 mL

Collection Requirements

Collection Instructions

Sample Stability

Room Temperature: 4 hours

Fridge: 24 hours @ 2-8°C

Freezer: 6 months @ -20°C

Cause for Rejection

Specimen Acceptability and Transport Guidance

Instrument, Methodology

Roche cobas e 602, immunoassay

Test Availability

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

STAT Turnaround Time

1 hour

Routine Turnaround Time

3 hours

Reference Ranges

21 - 118 pmol/L
In case of discrepancies, always interpret results using reference ranges as stated on laboratory reports and/or electronic patient chart.

Laboratory Contact Information

416-586-4800 extension 4688