Proinsulin
Alternate Names
140533 LC
SoftLab Order Code
PROIN
Epic Order Name
PROINSULIN, REF LAB LC 140533
Epic Order ID
LAB1086
Laboratory
Reference Lab
Sample Type
Serum
Collection Container
SST -(Gold Top Serum Separator Tube)
Alternative Collection Container
Red (No gel tube)
RST (Orange Rapid Serum Tube)
Red/Black Speckled top (Serum tube)
Collecting Volume
1.2 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
0.8 mL (This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Storage or Stability
Frozen
Causes for Rejection
Nonfrozen specimen; nonserum specimen; gross hemolysis; gross lipemia
Patient Preparation
Baseline proinsulin levels should be collected after a 12-hour fast.