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General
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Clinical Use:
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Insulin is most useful in the investigation of hypoglycaemia - suggest measure insulin with concurrent glucose and C-peptide after an overnight fast or at time of symptoms. |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested routinely during the testing laboratory's hours of operation. |
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Code:
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INS |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled.
Send separated paediatric samples frozen on dry ice. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Fasting Insulin <12 mU/L
In hypoglycaemia, serum insulin should be suppressed (<2 mU/L)
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Serum Sep. Tube-SST (GOLD), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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1mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Samples from children aged 10 years and less should be centrifuged, separated and frozen within 1 hour of collection. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Lithium Heparin-PST (GREEN) |
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Processing Instructions:
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If a paediatric sample is not received frozen, please forward sample to the testing department to determine sample suitability. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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250uL |
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Stability:
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5 days chilled |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled.
Send separated paediatric samples frozen on dry ice. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Core |
Biochemistry |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8140 |
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Biochemistry |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4093 |
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Last Updated : 23-06-2022 10:57 |