C-Peptide Levels

🔍 Overview

The C-Peptide test measures the level of C-peptide in the blood, which reflects how much insulin the body is producing naturally. It helps differentiate between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and assess pancreatic function.

📋 Test Summary

This test helps to:

• Assess insulin production

• Differentiate Type 1 vs Type 2 diabetes

• Evaluate pancreatic beta-cell function

• Monitor diabetes treatment response

• Investigate causes of low or high blood sugar

✔ Useful diabetes evaluation test
✔ Indicates body’s natural insulin secretion

⏱ Reports Within: 24 Hours
🧪 Sample: Blood
👶👩👨 Age: All Age Groups
🚻 Gender: Male and Female
🍽 Fasting: Usually Required