Test Name:
Insulin, fasting
Department:
Pathology
Available Centres:
Ikeja, Igando, TBS, Subol, Ikorodu, Victoria Island, Gbagada, Abuadth, Ahmadiyya, Ibadan, Delsuth
Test description:
This test helps to evaluate insulin production by the islet cells of the pancreas, to help with diagnosis of tumor of the islet cells (insulinoma), to help determine the cause of low blood glucose (hypoglycemia), identify insulin resistance, or help determine when a type 2 diabetic need to start insulin alongside the oral medications
Pretest information:
Overnight fasting of at least 8hrs mandatory
TAT:
Daily
