Bovine Insulin Binding Capacity (Serum)
This test measures how well your serum can bind to bovine insulin, which helps assess insulin receptor function and potential insulin resistance.
["This test may be used to evaluate insulin sensitivity or receptor-related conditions."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 6147-3
- Short code
- Insulin Bovine IgE Qn
- Synonyms
- Insulin Bovine IgE Qn
- Category
- hormone
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Ref low
- 2.6
- Ref high
- 24.9
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- CPT
- 83525
- SNOMED
- 413618004
- Specimen volume
- 5 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
What This Test Measures
The bovine insulin binding capacity test evaluates how effectively your blood serum interacts with bovine insulin. This interaction is linked to insulin receptor availability and function in your body. While not a direct measure of insulin levels, it can provide insight into how your cells respond to insulin, which is important for conditions like diabetes or metabolic disorders.
Why It Might Be Ordered
Your healthcare provider may recommend this test if you have symptoms of insulin resistance, such as unexplained weight gain, high blood sugar, or other metabolic issues. It could also be used in research or specialized clinical settings to study insulin receptor biology.
How the Test Works
A small blood sample is drawn and analyzed to determine its ability to bind bovine insulin. The method typically involves an immunoassay or similar technique to measure binding capacity, though exact details depend on the lab’s protocol.
Preparation for the Test
No special preparation is usually required, but you may be asked to fast for a few hours before the test if instructed by your provider. Avoiding certain medications or supplements may also be advised, depending on your specific situation.
Reference range
Fasting: 2.6-24.9 μIU/mLN/A
No special preparation usually required. Stay well hydrated. Inform your healthcare provider of all medications and supplements you are taking.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
This test can help identify insulin resistance or dysfunction in insulin receptor signaling, which may indicate conditions like type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, or other endocrine disorders. It is not a routine screening test but may be used in specialized clinical or research contexts.
Short name
Bovine Insulin Binding Test
Frequently asked questions
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