Ordering Recommendation

Aids in the detection of insulinoma. Do not use to diagnose diabetes mellitus.

Methodology

Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA)

Performed

Tue, Thu

Reported

1-6 days

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York DOH approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation

Patient must fast for 12-15 hours prior to collection.

Collect

Serum separator tube (SST) or plain red. Also acceptable: Lavender (K2EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA).

Specimen Preparation

Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP standard transport tube and freeze immediately. (Min: 0.2 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature

CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.

Unacceptable Conditions

Grossly hemolyzed specimens.

Remarks
Stability

After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: 2 months

Reference Interval

Age
Reference Interval
0-17 years Not established
18 years and older Less than or equal to 7.2 pmol/L

Interpretive Data



Compliance Category

FDA

Note

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

84206

Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0070112 Proinsulin, Intact 10451-3
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Aliases

  • Intact proinsulin
  • Proinsulin, Intact
  • Proinsulin, Plasma
Proinsulin, Intact