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INSUM
Sample type
Container/Tube Type:
Red (No Additive)
SST (Serum Separator)
Green (Lithium Heparin)
Remarks: A fasting specimen is recommended. Spin down and send 1 mL of serum or plasma refrigerated. If multiple specimens are collected, label specimens appropriately (corresponding draw time).
Minimum sample volume is 0.5 mL.
Unacceptable Conditions: Hemolyzed specimens.
CPT Code
83525
Performing Laboratory
Testing Laboratory: Pathology Laboratory
Laboratory Section: Core Laboratory
Performed: Monday-Friday 8:00a to 10:00p
Saturday-Sunday 9:00a to 5:00p
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Stability
Refrigerated Stability: 7 days
Frozen Stability: 3 months
Ambient Stability: 8 hours
REFERENCE RANGE
MALES AND FEMALES: 2.6-24.9 mU/mL