ProInsulin (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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ProInsulin (Blood)

Alternate Names	Beta Cell Dysfunction, Insulinoma, Pro Insulin
Test Code	PROINS
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	Serum tube (Red Cap w. Yellow Insert) - DEDICATED
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	Patient is required to fast.
Collection Instructions	Please collect 1 x DEDICATED serum tube.
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature Send to the laboratory as soon as possible
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	Fortnightly
Min Test Volume	2mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	S, SP, LH, LHP
CSR Instructions	Centrifuge, aliquot, and freeze within 8 hours of collection. Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions Forward sample to Heidelberg laboratory frozen in BioFreeze bottle. Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception Place sample in frozen (-20°C) Sendout tub.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	Endocrinology, Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick
Accredited Test	Yes

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