Insulin

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Insulin
INS, hypoglycaemia
Li-Hep Plasma (orange top) or Serum Gel (brown top). Must be transported to the laboratory on ice. Upon arrival in the laboratory the sample is centrifuged and the serum/plasma frozen prior to referral.

This test is referred to another centre: Department of Clinical Chemistry
Level 4
Addenbrookes Hospital NHS Trust [TPP]
Hills Road
Cambridge CB2 2QQ
Tel: 01223 216728
Fax: 01223 216520

Expected turnaround time: 6 weeks

Used in the investigation of hypoglycaemia.
Haemolysis invalidates test. Contact referal laboratory for further information.
Contact referal laboratory
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