Turnaround times
The quoted turnaround time is from sample receipt in the laboratory, to results authorisation in the Laboratory Information Management system. The times do not include transport of specimen to the laboratory or the administrative process to print and post/email reports. Service users must allow for transport and reporting time when ordering tests.
Clinical background:
Proinsulin may be of utility in the investigation of unexplained hypoglycaemia as it may be produced in excess by insulinomas.
Specimen container paediatric:
2 mL
Specimen container adult:
2 mL
Minimum volume paediatric:
0.5 mL
Minimum volume adult:
0.5 mL
Special requirements:
Separate within 1 hour of collection and freeze
Transport requirements:
Sample to be sent on dry ice
Reference ranges:
<10 pmol/L
Important:
We are unable to release results to patients, patients should contact their healthcare provider for laboratory test results.
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