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Proinsulin

Clinical Biochemistry

Sample and container requirements

Serum SST Lithium Heparin Plasma (paediatrics only)

Minimum volume required

200 μL serum/plasma

Special requirements

Separate and freeze within 1 hour of collection. Samples should be stored and transported frozen.

Patient preparation

Sample viability

Turnaround time

14 days

Reference range

Please refer to report for reference ranges.

Clinical guidance

Please follow the link below to the referral laboratory website for more information: https://www.berkshireandsurreypathologyservices.nhs.uk/tests/a-z-directory/proinsulin

Notes

Sent to Royal Surrey County Hospital

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This information was last updated on 19 August 2026