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Testing Laboratory

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

INSL

Test Code (Numeric Code)

4178

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

Waitakere prefers SST, collect a Heparin for glucose.

Registration

Register Glucose as a part of insulin test - SGLU

Sample Stability

24 hours

Associated Tests

Synonyms

Insulin levels

Turnaround Time

1 day

Specimen Type

  • Plasma
  • Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
Preferred if Waitākere
  • SST II (Gold Cap)
Acceptable
  • Plain (Red Top)
  • SST II (Gold Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)
Acceptable
  • Plain (Red Top)
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1.4

Last updated: 19/12/2025