insulin (eclia)
DiabetesBlood sampleEst. 24hFasting
Insulin (ECLIA)
Measures the insulin level in your blood, often with timing specified by your doctor. Helps assess how your body manages blood sugar.
Sample
Blood
Results
Est. 24h
Prep
Fasting
Follow-up
Optional add-on
What this test detects
Insulin
ECLIA · serum
Quantitative · µIU/mL
When to get this test
Insulin resistance
Helps evaluate insulin resistance, often together with a fasting glucose result.
Low blood sugar work-up
Useful in investigating unexplained episodes of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
Metabolic assessment
Supports the assessment of conditions linked to abnormal sugar and hormone balance.
How to prepare
01
Follow your doctor's requested timing for this test; routine fasting is usually 8 hours, and water is allowed.
02
Do not take Biotin (Vitamin B7) for 8 hours before the blood draw unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
Common questions
Do I need to fast for an insulin test?
It depends on how your doctor ordered the test. Many insulin tests use a fasting baseline, but timed samples may be requested instead.
Is this the same as a blood sugar test?
No. This measures insulin, the hormone that controls sugar, and is often read alongside a glucose test.