After The Test & Treatment Options
After the Test
Once your specimen is submitted, results are typically processed and available within a few business days. However, processing times may vary. When ready, your results will be delivered in a clear, easy-to-understand report. If any results suggest a potential infection, you’ll receive a call from an independent healthcare coordinator. Independent physicians are also available to answer any questions or discuss your results in detail.
Treatment Options
As part of your purchase, you have the opportunity to consult with an independent physician. If appropriate, they may be able to prescribe treatment based on your test results.
Age: 18+
Must be 18+ to order blood tests.
Collection Method
In person at a location
Test Details & What It Measures
A serum insulin test measures the amount of insulin in your blood and helps evaluate how your body manages blood sugar. It’s often used to investigate low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), assess insulin resistance, or help diagnose conditions like type 2 diabetes or polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This test is also useful in evaluating metabolic health and guiding treatment for patients with diabetes.
Normal fasting insulin levels typically range from 2 to 25 µIU/mL, but ranges can vary slightly depending on the lab. Higher-than-normal levels may suggest insulin resistance, often seen in prediabetes or metabolic syndrome, while low levels could indicate issues with insulin production, such as in type 1 diabetes. Your provider may order this test alongside glucose and C-peptide levels to get a clearer picture of how your pancreas is functioning.
Citation
Kahn, S. E., Hull, R. L., & Utzschneider, K. M. (2006). Mechanisms linking obesity to insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. Nature, 444(7121), 840–846. https://doi.org/10.1038/nature05482
