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INSULIN AUTOANTIBODY

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB2539    Geisinger Epic ID:  20348

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Serum


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

1 mL aliquot of serum; minimum 0.2 mL.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Allow to clot. Centrifuge 10 minutes at 3000 rpm.


Transport temperature: 

Room temperature.


Specimen stability: 

Room temperature: 28 days. Refrigerated: 28 days. Frozen: 90 days.


Rejection criteria: 

Stability limits exceeded. Grossly hemolyzed and grossly lipemic samples.



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  86337
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Test includes: 

Insulin antibodies.


Methodology: 
Radio Binding Assay
Synonyms: 

INSA, INSULIN, FREE, TOTAL AND BOUND, Quest test code 36178


Review Date:  11/21/2024

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