Insulin - Postprandial
Measures insulin levels after eating to assess how the body processes glucose. It is used to evaluate insulin sensitivity and diagnose conditions like diabetes or insulin resistance.
Insulin - Postprandial Test in Bengaluru Overview
No special preparations needed
- Insulin
The insulin serum postprandial test helps identify diabetes and insulin resistance by measuring blood insulin levels after a meal.
It is advised for people who exhibit signs of diabetes, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), or insulin resistance.
To determine postprandial insulin levels, a blood sample is obtained two hours after a meal.
Normal levels: Show a typical insulin response.
Increased levels: Indicate hyperinsulinemia or insulin resistance.
Low levels could be a sign of insufficient insulin.
Test code
3192A
Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
| Specimen | Vacutainer | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| Pp Serum | Yellow Vacutainer | 10 ML |
Specimen stability information
Pp Serum
Collection instructions
PP Serum ( ORAL HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENTS/ SURREPTITIOUS INSULIN CAUSES ELEVATED INSULIN VALUE, FREEZE THE SAMPLE IMMEDIATELY AFTER SEPARATION) Serum [Samples should not be taken from patients receiving therapy with high biotin doses (i.e. > 5 mg/day) until at least 8 hours following the last biotin administration]
Specimen rejection criteria
Test run frequency
Every Day TIME - 11:00 , 15:00
Turn around time
Next Day
Performing locations
Department
- Endocrinology
CPT and Loinc codes
Package price
₹1050
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