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Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Collection Container
SST
Acceptable Collection Container
SST, R-No Gel, LAV plasma
Collection Instructions
Collect specimen 2 hours after a glucose load or meal.
Collection Volume
5 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
1 mL
Rejection Criteria
Specimen not centrifuged within 6 hours of collection; Hemolysis
Specimen Storage and Stability
Separate from cells and refrigerate.
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Friday, 24 hours
EPIC Code
LAB2101
Patient Preparation
Follow physicians instructions pertaining to glucose load or meal. Testing to be performed 2 hours after glucose load or meal. Order fasting if requested by physician.
Turn Around Time
24 hours
Lab Department
Chemistry
CPT
83525
Alias
2 hour Post Prandial Insulin
Additional Information
Ordering Information:
Order code for Fasting specimen, if ordered by physician:
INSL
LOINC
47862-8