Laboratory Medicine Program

Insulin

Clinical Decription:
Insulin is an anabolic hormone that stimulates the uptake of glucose into fat and muscle, promotes the conversion of glucose to glycogen or fat for storage, inhibits glucose production by the liver, stimulates protein synthesis and inhibits protein breakdown.
<br/><em>Abbott Architect i2000 Manufacturer's Manual</em>

Method: MEIA; Architect i2000

Component Tests Used: n/a

Reference Ranges Used:
Fasting 13 - 142 pmol/L

Specimen Type: serum
Volume: 5 mL (minimum: 5 mL)

Shipping: Frozen at -20C

Special Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot sample.

Testing Schedule(s): Weekly.

Turnaround Time: 5 days

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