Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory

Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory

4125 Beaumont Road, Lansing, MI 48910-8104
Phone (517) 353-1683
Fax (517) 353-5096
Insulin Autoantibody
Printed 11/10/26
Order Code: 20031
Section: Endocrinology
Price: $25.00
Turn Around Time: 2-7 Days
Days Test Started: Tue
Species: Canine, Feline

All of the Following Specimens are Required

Specimens Containers Min Volume
Serum Leakproof Tube 0.5 mL

Collection Protocol

Collect blood in appropriate vacutainer tube. Allow blood to clot at room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes prior to separation. Centrifuge to separate serum from the clot. Transfer (pipette) serum into plain leakproof tube.

Fasting is only necessary to avoid lipemia. If the sample is not lipemic, non-fasting is okay. If the sample is still lipemic after fasting or fasting is medically contraindicated, indicate on the submittal form and submit.

Unspun samples will not be accepted. Do not send whole blood. Do not ship samples in serum separator tubes.

Shipping Requirements

Refrigerate (no longer than overnight) or freeze sample until shipment. Ship on ice via overnight or second day courier.

We recommend using the MSU VDL Insulated Mailer with UPS (99220 - Single, 99221 - 3 pack or 99222 - 6 pack).

Additional Information

This test looks for the presence of autoantibodies against insulin and should be utilized in cases where there is poor control of diabetes.