Specimen requirements
Sample type: Serum (Serum)
Collection requirements: Specimen should to be received and processed within 24 hours of collection. Results on specimens received more than 24 hours after collection should be interpreted with caution.
Cost
Price on application
Turnaround time
Analytical method
Immunoassay
Analysis undertaken at these site(s)
John Radcliffe Hospital
Reference intervals
Fasting insulin (>11 years) is up to 72 pmol/L
Paediatric data available:
Males:
3-4 yrs: 7-45 pmol/L
5-7 yrs: 9-54 pmol/L
8-9 yrs: 13-66 pmol/L
10 yrs: 18-73 mol/L
11yrs+: <72 pmol/L
Females:
3-6 yrs: 8-52 pmol/L
7-8 yrs: 13-64 pmol/L
9 yrs: 18-73 pmol/L
10 yrs: 22-83 pmol/L
11yrs+: <72 pmol/L
Insulin and C-peptide results should be interpreted in the context of concurrent glucose concentration.
