Investigation Name:IST (Insulin Stress Test)

Pathology Laboratory:Chemistry Referred Ext 85290

Requestable Seperately?No

Part of Profile:No

E-Requesting Tab:Other

Minimum Sample Volume:2ml at each time point

Expected Turnaround Time:7- 14 working days from receipt

Test Code:AOT

Sample Type:

Maximum Add on Time:3 day(s)

Complex Reference Range:Plasma glucose must fall <2.2mmol/L Biochemical hypoglycaemia must be accompanied by clinical hypoglycaemia Basal cortisol >200nmol/L increasing by 200nmol/L to a peak >450nmol/L Peak GH >6.7 ug/L

Collection Conditions / Other Information:MUST BE DISCUSSED WITH DUTY BIOCHEMIST BEFORE COLLECTION. Combined GLU, COR, GH test. Timed samples 0, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120. Separate into Z5. Please send Flouride Oxalate (grey) sample as well for lab glucose measurement.

Reference Laboratory Details:Clinical Chemistry Department, Russells Hall Hospital, Pensnett Road, DUDLEY, DY1 2HQ. Telephone: 01384 456 111 Ext 2086

Referred to Another Laboratory?Yes

Reference Lab Code:RHH