Measuring insulin Flashcards
1
Q
Samples
A
Serum or heparinized
Must be fasted prior to collection
2
Q
Why measure
A
Document inappropriate release of insulin from neoplastic B cells. Mus interpret with concurrent glucose
3
Q
If increased insulin
A
-Could be appropriate to hyperglycemia
-If normoglycemic or hypoglycemic-> inappropriate
4
Q
Insulin WRI and hyperglycemic
A
Inadequate response to hyperglycemia
5
Q
Insulin WRI and hypoglycemic
A
Inappropriate release of insulin ( should be really low)
6
Q
If decreased insulin and hypoglycemic
A
Cause of hypoglycemia not due to insulin excess
7
Q
Low insulin and hyperglycemia
A
Defective production and release of insulin
