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INSULIN (087-0273) CPT 4 Code: 83525 Test Order Mnemonic: INSULIN Lab: Clinical Chemistry Request Form: Special Chemistry Form 2 Collection: Routine venipuncture; AM collection is preferred. Storage Instructions: SST (Serum Separator Tube): Centrifuge and refrigerate until delivered to lab within 24 hours. If delayed more than 24 hours, remove serum and freeze. Red-topped tube or Green-topped tube (heparinized): Centrifuge, remove serum from cells, refrigerate until delivered to lab within 24 hours. If delayed more than 24 hours, freeze serum @ -20°C. Causes for Rejection: Improper collection, improperly labeled, incomplete information. See special instructions. Availability: Samples are received 24 hours per day at Sample Management, Room 5.136 McCullough. Turnaround Time: 24 - 48 hours; test performed Monday – Thursday. Special Instructions: Timed samples must be labeled properly as to time collected (i.e., fasting, 30 min, 1 hour, etc.). Specimen: Blood Volume: 7 mL blood preferred Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL serum Container Preferred: 7 mL SST (gel barrier); Acceptable:7 or 10 mL red-topped tube or green-topped tube (see storage Instructions). Reference Range: 6-27 µIU/mL Test Method: Chemiluminescence Reviewed/revised April 2007 by P. Harris |
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