INSULIN (INSUN)

Test Code
LAB527


Alias/See Also
INSUN


CPT Codes
83525

Preferred Specimen
1 mL plasma or serum


Instructions
Outreach locations: Separate plasma/serum and freeze for transport.
Locations other than Kennestone and Outreach: Plasma/serum for this test is stable for 24 hours. Separate and freeze for transport if testing can not be completed during that time frame. Suggest freezing plasma/serum collected on Fridays.


Transport Container
Preferred: Light green top; Acceptable: Plain red top, Gold top


Transport Temperature
Room temperature or frozen (see "instructions" above).


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis


Reference Range
2.6-24.9 uIU/mL




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.