Glucose: Roche COBAS Enzymatic Colorimetric HK gen 3 ID/MS traceable Insulin: Immulite 2000 Chemiluminescence Quantitative Method Insulin Resistance Score: Calculated using homa2 model
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis
Reference Range(s)
By Report
Specimen Requirements
Preferred Specimen
Serum Separator Tube
Minimum Volume
1 mL Serum
Sample Stability
1 week refrigerated
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Collection Instructions
Allow SST to clot in an upright position for at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate. Do not collect samples from patients receiving therapy with high biotin doses (>5 mg/day) until at least 8 hours following the last biotin administration.
Alternative Specimen
Allow SST to clot in an upright position for at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate.