Insulin

. Insulin is a hormone secreted from the pancrease, that helps regulating blood glucose levels.
. Insulin test is used to evaluate various conditions, including insulin resistance, diabetes, hypoglycemia, and pancreatic function. It helps diagnose and monitor conditions like Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and insulinoma. The test can also assess insulin resistance in PCOS and monitor the effectiveness of treatments for diabetes.

  • Diabetes

Patient Instructions:
. A fasting insulin test usually requires 8-12 hours of fasting (no food or drinks except water) before the blood sample is collected.
. Avoid consuming sugary foods, snacks, or caffeinated beverages the night before the test.
. Avoid strenuous exercise for at least 24 hours before the test.
. Avoid alcohol for 24 hours and smoking for a few hours before the test.
. Try to stay calm and relaxed before the test.
. Inform your doctor about any medications you are taking, including insulin, oral diabetes medications, steroids, or hormonal therapies. You may need to temporarily stop certain medications before the test. Do not stop any medication without consulting your doctor first.
Sample Type:
Serum
Result Time:

After 2 hours 20 minutes
After cutoff: 8:50 AM next day

Storage & Transportation:
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Cutoff Times:

9:30 PM Monday – Saturday
8:30 PM Sunday

30 minutes required for samples arrived at Cao Thang till receive by Laboratory

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