Pathology Handbook

Recent changes for Proinsulin
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

PROINS

Specimen Types:

Serum
Plasma

Container Types:

SST
Lithium Heparin (with Gel)

Adults Volume or Mass:

3 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

3 mL

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

On Ice

Assay Frequency:

Monthly

External Laboratory:

South Eastern Area Laboratory Services (SEALS)

Additional Notes:

Must be approved by a Chemical Pathologist.

Only specimens with a glucose < 3.0 mmol/L will be analysed