Proinsulin - serum
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PRINS
Synonyms
- Endocrinology
Clinic significance
Proinsulin is the precursor of insulin and the C peptide. Normally, about 5% of the proinsulin stored in granules in beta cells is released directly into the portal circulation instead of being converted in situ into insulin but this fraction can increase if insulin synthesis in the beta cells is stimulated for a prolonged period. In patients with Type II diabetes, especially the obese, the level of this prohormone is significantly elevated.
Prenalytics
- 1 mL
- serum (do not use 10 mL tube)
- FROZEN
Further information
Methodology
Chemiluminescence
Turnaround time
7 days
Pathologist(s) in charge
Biomnis Lyon
Specialty
Biochemistry
Contact(s)
Dr Alexia BARBRY
Dr Anne OVIZE
Dr Anne OVIZE
Phone(s)
+334 72 80 23 18
+334 72 80 73 05
+334 72 80 73 05