INSULAB
Insulin Antibodies
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3497
Synonyms:
INAB
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plain red top (Preferred), serum gel
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
1.5 mL
Minimum Volume:
1 mL
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Stability after separation from cells:
Room temperature - 72 hours
Refrigerated - 28 days
Frozen - 28 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Gross Hemolysis: Reject
Gross Lipemia: Reject
Gross Icterus: Reject
CPT Codes:
86337 - Insulin Ab (EAP 30021219)
Test Schedule:
Sunday, Wednesday
Turnaround Time:
4-10 Days
Method:
Radioimmunoassay (RIA)