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Test Details

Insulin 5 hour

General Info:

Description:

Insulin plays a significant role in glucose utilization and metabolism. The abnormal secretion of insulin may lead to insulinoma, obesity, metabolic syndrome, polycystic ovary syndrome, etc. Insulin levels can be utilized by healthcare providers to differentiate between T1D and T2D. Five hours after glucose administration, the insulin level is lower than at previous time intervals.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: 

Serum / Plasma

Container Type: 

Gold (serum) or Green (plasma)

Volume: 

0.5

Volume Unit: 

ml

Storage Condition:

02 - 08 °C

Sample Add-on Stability: 

2 Days

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