ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Insulin Binding, Fibroblasts : 0080860

Mnemonic: INSULFIBRO

Methodology: Radioassay
Performed: Varies
Reported: Varies
Specimen Required: Collect: Fibroblasts from skin biopsy.

Specimen Preparation: Cells should be kept in 37°C incubator until shipped. Transport two T-25 flasks of fibroblasts from skin biopsy.

Storage/Transport Temperature: CRITICAL ROOM TEMPERATURE. Call lab before shipping. Ship Monday-Thursday only.

Unacceptable Conditions: Frozen or refrigerated specimen. Specimens in improper media. Dead cells.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval:
By report
Interpretive Data:

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CPT Code(s): 84238