Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD63181Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Lab Quest DiagnosticsLab Test ID 6693
Insulin Response to Glucose, 5 Specimens
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Evaluates insulin secretion dynamics by measuring insulin levels at fasting and at multiple timed intervals following an oral glucose load—useful for assessing beta-cell function, insulin sensitivity, and abnormalities in carbohydrate metabolism, including identification of insulin resistance, metabolic dysfunction, or diabetes‑related risk.
Special Instructions
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Limitations
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Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay
Biomarkers
Measures insulin levels at fasting and at multiple post‑glucose time points to evaluate insulin secretion patterns and beta‑cell function.
Insulin
AnalyteInsulin at multiple time points • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
2-3 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
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Minimum Volume
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