Porcine Insulin Antibody, Serum
A blood test that detects antibodies against porcine insulin, which may be used to evaluate an allergic reaction or exposure to insulin from pigs.
["Detecting these antibodies may help explain a suspected reaction to porcine insulin."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 109298-0
- Short code
- Insulin Porcine Ab Msmt Ser
- Synonyms
- Insulin Porcine Ab Msmt Ser
- 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 is this test?
This serum test measures antibodies directed against porcine insulin, an insulin preparation originally derived from pigs. It is different from a routine insulin level or blood glucose test.
Why might I need this test?
It may be ordered when a person has a suspected allergic reaction, such as sudden skin redness, swelling, itching, wheezing, or dizziness after receiving porcine insulin. The result may also help assess immune sensitization to porcine insulin.
How is the test performed?
A blood sample is collected and tested in a laboratory for antibodies to porcine insulin. The laboratory may report the result as detected or not detected or provide a measured concentration, depending on the method used.
How do I prepare for the test?
No special preparation is usually required. Tell the healthcare professional that ordered the test which insulin product you received, when you received it, and what symptoms occurred, because these details help interpret the result.
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.
A detectable result indicates that antibodies against porcine insulin are present and may be associated with an immune-mediated reaction to porcine insulin. However, antibody detection alone does not prove that a specific symptom was caused by insulin, so the result must be interpreted with the medication history and clinical findings.
Short name
Porcine Insulin Antibody
Frequently asked questions
Is this the same as a routine insulin level test?
What symptoms may lead to this test being ordered?
Does a positive result mean I am allergic to all insulin?
Sources
- 1
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