Investigation Name:Insulin & C-Peptide

Pathology Laboratory:Chemistry Referred Ext 85290

Requestable Seperately?No

Part of Profile:No

E-Requesting Tab:CHEM-Blds

Units:pmol/L

Minimum Sample Volume:0.5 mL for each

Expected Turnaround Time:4 weeks

Test Code:INCP

Sample Type:

Maximum Add on Time:N/A

Complex Reference Range:Contact Duty Biochemist for interpretation Must be accompanied by paired glucose sample for interpretation. Samples will only be sent if hypoglycaemic at the time of collection.

Collection Conditions / Other Information:Only of value in the investigation of proven spontaneous (non-diabetic) hypoglycaemia. Must be accompanied by paired glucose sample Must be delivered to CLINICAL CHEMISTRY immediately after collection for rapid processing of sample. LAB INSTRUCTIONS: Separate into Z5 within 6 hours and store serum at -20C Transport frozen (PROF GAMA TO SEND AWAY).

Reference Laboratory Details:Clinical Chemistry Department, Russells Hall Hospital, Pensnett Road, DUDLEY, DY1 2HQ. Telephone: 01384 456 111 Ext 2086

Referred to Another Laboratory?Yes

Reference Lab Code:RHH