What is a fasting insulin serum test? Why is the test done? Everything around this, that you should know, in this post, and of course our doctors are always there to help you. Just fill in your details in the form down below and we will answer all your questions for FREE!
This is a test which measures the amount of insulin in serum which is usually performed after 8 hours of fasting.
Beta cells of the pancreas produce a hormone called insulin which converts carbohydrates in food into glucose and then the glucose formed is absorbed in the blood. So, insulin is released by the pancreas whenever glucose levels are high in the blood and moves the excess glucose to cells and the liver where it gets stored as glycogen.
The normal range of fasting insulin in serum is 2 mIU/ml – 20 mIU/ml
Other names of the test include:
This test is used in:
This test is ordered if the following are present:
The following may be present if insulin levels are low:
The following may be present if insulin levels are Low:
Preparations done before the test are not to drink or eat anything 8 hours before the test.
Other tests done with this include:
There are no risks except for slight bruising at the site from where blood is drawn.
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