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Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

INS

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

5 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect on Ice

A Fluoride/Oxalate tube for Glucose must be collected at the same time.

Retrospective testing not possible.

Useful in investigation of fasting hypoglycaemia and insulin resistance.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

On Ice
Send to lab immediately

Assay Frequency:

24/7

MBS Rebatable:

Yes

MBS Item No.:

66695

Additional Notes:

< 45 years with normal BMI (<25): 3-14 mIU/L

> 45 years with normal BMI (<25): 3-17 mIU/L

< 65 years with overweight BMI (25-30): 5-24 mIU/L

> 65 years with overweight BMI (25-30): 5-29 mIU/L