Medical Diagnosis - Insulin

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Insulin

£30.00

Insulin is a peptide hormone with a molecular weight of approximately 6000 daltons. It is secreted by the B‑cells of the pancreas and passes into circulation via the portal vein and the liver.

The action of insulin is mediated by specific receptors and primarily consists of facilitation of the uptake of sugar by the cells of the liver, fatty tissue and musculature; this is the basis of its hypoglycemic action.

Serum insulin determinations are mainly performed on patients with symptoms of hypoglycemia. They are used to ascertain the glucose/insulin quotients and for clarification of questions concerning insulin secretion, e.g. in the tolbutamide test and glucagon test or in the evaluation of oral glucose tolerance tests or hunger provocation tests.

Test Status: UKAS accredited
Samples required: 1
  • Blood Sample
Results in: 4 hours

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