Specimen:
Collect
- One SST
Also Acceptable:
- One Lavender (EDTA)
- One Pink Top (EDTA)
- One Red Top
Submit
- 1 mL (Min:0.2 mL) Serum in Standard Transport Tube. Submit Frozen. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
Also Acceptable:
- 1 mL (Min:0.2 mL) Serum in Standard Transport Tube. Submit Frozen. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
- 1 mL (Min:0.2 mL) Plasma in Standard Transport Tube. Submit Frozen. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
- 1 mL (Min:0.2 mL) Plasma in Standard Transport Tube. Submit Frozen. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
Special Handling
- Avoid Repeated Freeze/Thaw Cycles
- Critical Frozen
- Separate aliquot required for each frozen test ordered
- Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection
- Patient must fast 10-12 hours before collection.
Rejection Criteria
- Grossly Hemolyzed Samples
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 24 Hour(s); Frozen: 2 Month(s); Incubated: Unacceptable
Methodology
- Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performed
Tuesday, Thursday
Reported
3-7 Day(s)
CPT Codes
- 84206
Components
- 91185 - PROINSULIN, INTACT
Last Updated: March 15, 2026 @ 9:13 am
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