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Dr.ANUPA DIXIT
M.D.(PATH)
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SERUM INSULIN
PARAMETER RESULTS BIOLOGICAL REF RANGE METHOD
INSULIN-FASTING, Serum 11.8 2.6-24.9 microU/ml ECLIA
Intended Use:
The diagnosis and therapy of various disorders of carbohydrate metabolism, including diabetes mellitus and hypoglycemia.
To diagnose Insulinoma (Tumor of the islet cells of Langherhans).
Clinical Significance and Test Interpretation:
Increased levels -
Insulinoma
Cushing syndrome
Acromegaly
Obesity
PCOD (Poly-cystic ovarian disease)
Decreased level -
Diabetes mellitus (Insulin dependent diabetes is in part caused by lack of endogenous insulin )
Hypothyroidism
Reflex Tests:
Glucose tolerance test
C-peptide
Insulin antibody
Limitations of the test:
Most patients treated with insulin for diabetes develop insulin antibodies within a few months; hence antibodies can interfere with
result by competing with the insulin antibodies used in the assay.
Food intake and obesity may cause increased insulin levels.
Drugs like corticosteroids, Levodopa and oral contraceptives may cause increased insulin level.
References:
Insulin Pack Insert
Mosby·s Manual of diagnostics and Laboratory tests, Sixth edition, Elsevier.
*Sample processed at SUBURBAN DIAGNOSTICS (INDIA) PVT. LTD CPL, Andheri West
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Dr.ANUPA DIXIT
M.D.(PATH)
Consultant Pathologist & Lab
Director
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