Eurofins Biomnis code

INS

Synonyms

• HOMA
• HOMA index
• Insulinaemia

Specialty

Biochemistry

Clinical significance

Differential diagnosis of diabetes and investigation of pancreatic function.

Preanalytics

• 1 x 1 mL :
• Non-hemolysed serum
•   FROZEN before sending

• A tube specifically for this analysis : No

Further information

Fasting sample
It is essential to settle the serum without delay
For HOMA index calculation, confirm the fasting blood sugar level performed on the same day as the sample collection for insulin

Methodology

EIA

Turnaround time

1 day