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:
Unexplained hypoglycaemia.
Evaluation of suspected insulinoma characterized by hypoglycemia and increased plasma insulin concentration.
Specimen container paediatric:
Serum (SST or plain tube), lithium heparin plasma
Plain universal container (random urine sample)
Specimen container adult:
Serum (SST or plain tube), lithium heparin plasma
Plain universal container (random urine sample)
Minimum volume paediatric:
1 mL serum
10 mL urine
Minimum volume adult:
2 mL serum
10 mL urine
Special requirements:
Separate blood sample as soon as possible
Sample stability:
Freezer samples
Transport requirements:
Post at ambient temperature