INSULAB
Insulin Antibodies
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3497
Synonyms:
INAB
FINAB
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Patient Preparation:
No radioactive isotopes should be administered 24 hours prior to venipuncture.
Required Patient Info:
Container Type:
serum gel (Preferred), Plain red top
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.2 mL Note: This volume does not permit repeat analysis.
Collection Procedure:
1. Within 1 hour of collection, centrifuge and aliquot 0.5 mL of serum into a plastic vial.
2. Freeze immediately after separation and send frozen.
Submit separate frozen specimens for each test.
Store and Transport:
Frozen
Stability:
Refrigerated - 72 hours
Frozen - 2 years (Freeze/thaw cycles: Stable x6)
Unacceptable Condition:
Radioactive isotopes administered 24 hours prior to venipuncture
CPT Codes:
86337 - Insulin Ab (EAP 30021219)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
10 - 17 days
Method:
Radioimmunoassay (RIA)