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Insulin (Fasting)

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Sample Type

🧪 Blood

Results In

24 Hours

Fasting

🍽 10 hours

Parameters

📊 1

What is Insulin (Fasting)?

Measures fasting insulin levels to evaluate insulin resistance, a key factor in type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and PCOS.

Why is this test important?

Fasting insulin with fasting glucose allows calculation of HOMA-IR (Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance). High insulin with normal glucose indicates early insulin resistance before diabetes develops.

How to Prepare

Fasting for 10-12 hours required. Water is allowed.

Test Parameters & Normal Ranges

ParameterNormal RangeUnit
Fasting Insulin2.6 – 24.9µIU/mL

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to fast before my blood test?
It depends on the test. Tests like lipid profile and fasting blood sugar require 10-12 hours of fasting. Tests like CBC, vitamin D, and thyroid do not require fasting. Each test page on our website clearly states the fasting requirements.

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