Porcine Insulin Antibody, Serum — Antibody Concentration
A blood test that detects antibodies formed against porcine, or pig-derived, insulin. It may help explain allergic reactions, insulin resistance, or reduced insulin effectiveness.
["Detecting these antibodies can help explain an immune reaction to porcine insulin or difficulty controlling blood sugar."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 8075-4
- Short code
- Insulin Porcine Ab Ser-aCnc
- Synonyms
- Insulin Porcine Ab Ser-aCnc
- 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 blood test measures antibodies directed against porcine insulin, an insulin product originally derived from pigs. The result can provide information about an immune response to this form of insulin.
Why might I need this test?
Your clinician may order this test if you have received porcine insulin and developed allergic-type symptoms, unexplained low blood sugar, high insulin requirements, or poor blood sugar control despite treatment.
How is the test performed?
A blood sample is drawn from a vein and tested in a laboratory for anti-porcine insulin antibodies. The test measures the presence and concentration of these antibodies; it does not directly measure your current insulin level.
How do I prepare for the test?
Fasting is usually not required, but follow your clinician's instructions. Tell the laboratory if you have recently received porcine insulin or another animal-derived insulin, because this can affect interpretation.
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.
Porcine insulin antibodies may occur without symptoms. When present at significant levels, they can be associated with insulin allergy, reduced effectiveness of porcine insulin, insulin resistance, or episodes of hypoglycemia. The result should be interpreted with your insulin exposure, symptoms, and blood sugar history because a positive result alone does not establish a specific diagnosis.
Short name
Porcine Insulin Antibody
Frequently asked questions
What is porcine insulin?
What does a positive result mean?
Does this test diagnose diabetes?
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