INSULIN

Test Code
INS


CPT Codes
83525

Preferred Specimen
PLASMA


Transport Container
LIGHT GREEN


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated, stable 8 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Received room temperature


Methodology
Immunoassay

Clinical Significance
For diagnosis and monitoring of diabetes and insulin-secreting tumors.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.