Insulin (Fasting)
Test Cost: ₹ 700
Insulin - Fasting
This test measures the amount of Insulin hormone in the blood. It is ordered to evaluate pancreatic beta cell function, onset of diabetes, pancreatic cancer (insulinoma) or other related disorders.
Insulin is a peptide hormone produced by beta cells in the pancreas.
Increased levels of insulin are seen in obesity, Cushing's syndrome, acromegaly, insulinoma, hyperthyroidism and oral contraceptives.
Decreased levels can be found in overt diabetes (though this may not be obvious in early stages), metabolic syndrome, PCOS etc.
This insulin assay is based on measurements utilizing antibodies against insulin. Therefore, patients who have been treated with bovine or porcine insulin, or who have received human anti-mouse antibodies for diagnosis/treatment, may show falsely elevated or depressed levels of insulin. In such patients, insulin assay
Next day after 11 am
Overnight or 8-12 hours of fasting required
Pathology / Biochemistry
Clinics
Dr Mittal's Diagnostic Centre
Rohini, Delhi
- ₹ 700
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A detailed online report will be shared with you on mobile app or email.
A detailed online report will be shared with you on mobile app or email, within 24 to 48 hours of sample collection, depending on the test.