Fasting Insulin Level

🔍 Overview

The Fasting Insulin Level test measures the amount of insulin present in the blood after an overnight fast. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar levels. This test helps assess insulin resistance and metabolic health.

📋 Test Summary

This test helps to:

• Evaluate insulin resistance

• Assess risk of type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome

• Monitor pancreatic function

• Investigate causes of abnormal blood sugar levels

• Support diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

✔ Useful in early detection of insulin resistance
✔ Helps guide diabetes prevention and management

⏱ Reports Within: 6–12 Hours
🧪 Sample: Blood
👶👩👨 Age: All Age Groups
🚻 Gender: Male and Female
🍽 Fasting: Required (8–12 hours)