Insulin Resistance Test
Order Name
INSULIN R
Test Number: 2006775
Revision Date 09/20/2017
Test Number: 2006775
Revision Date 09/20/2017
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
|
Insulin Total, Fasting
|
Chemiluminescence Assay | 27873-9 |
|
Glucose Total, Fasting
|
Hexokinase | 1558-6 |
|
Insulin 2 Hour Total
|
Chemiluminescence Assay | 27826-7 |
|
Glucose 2 Hour Total
|
Hexokinase | 20436-2 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5) | Serum and Plasma | Sodium Floride (Gray) and Clot Activator SST (Gold Top) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Overnight fasting is required. Draw a fasting glucose and insulin. Administer 75 gms of glucola. Draw a 2 hour glucose and insulin (post glucola). Note time drawn on tubes. Insulin assay not recommended for patients with insulin autoantibody. Use Free Insulin assay if autoantibody positive. | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Mon - Fri |
| Expected TAT | 2-3 days |
| CPT Code(s) | 82947, 82952, 83525x2 |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |