Patient Preparation: Overnight fasting required

Procedure: A blood sample is drawn from a vein, usually in the arm.

Description:

The Fasting Insulin Level test measures the amount of insulin in the blood after fasting for a certain period, typically overnight. It helps assess how well your body is managing blood sugar and can be used to diagnose insulin resistance, evaluate for type 2 diabetes, and monitor conditions like metabolic syndrome and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).