Cardio IQ Insulin Resistance Panel with Score Blood Test
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| Feature |
Labcorp
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Quest Diagnostics
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| Price | Coming soon | $98.49 |
| Results in | — | ~6 business days |
| Sample type | — | Blood Serum |
| Require fasting | — | Yes |
About the test
The Cardio IQ® Insulin Resistance Panel with Score This is a test that measures insulin levels in the blood to help diagnose diabetes, pre-diabetes, and insulin resistance syndromes. Insulin, a hormone made by the pancreas, helps your body use glucose for energy. The test also looks at C-peptide levels, which are linked to insulin production, to provide a clearer picture of how well your body is managing blood sugar. The Insulin Resistance score integrates these clinical parameters to assess your risk and severity of insulin resistance.
Who might need this test?
This test is particularly useful for individuals showing symptoms of high blood sugar or those at risk of developing insulin resistance, a condition where the body doesn't use insulin effectively, leading to increased blood sugar levels.
Symptoms of insulin resistance:
- Changes in appetite, frequent hunger, cravings
- Difficulty losing weight, especially around the abdomen
- Feeling tired after meals
- Brain fog, difficulty concentrating
- Skin changes, such as dark patches
- Slow healing of wounds
Included biomarkers & Reference ranges
| Biomarker | Reference range |
|---|---|
| C-Peptide A byproduct made in equal amounts to insulin when your pancreas produces it. Helps distinguish how much insulin your body is actually making, useful in diabetes evaluation. | — |
| Insulin, Intact, Lc/Ms/Ms Measures intact insulin in serum using LC/MS/MS (mass spectrometry), a highly specific method, to help assess insulin resistance and how your body regulates blood sugar. | — |
| Insulin Resistance Score A calculated score estimating insulin resistance, derived from fasting intact insulin and C-peptide measured by mass spectrometry, used to help assess metabolic and diabetes risk. | — |
Reference ranges vary by lab, age, and sex (M/F). Your report shows your exact range. Click any biomarker to see its optimal range and what your results mean.
Preparation
- Overnight fasting is required.
- Fasting before a blood draw means you don't eat or drink anything except water.
- Your doctor should provide any special instructions related to fasting for your test. Always follow your doctor's instructions.
How it works
- 1. Order online No referral or insurance
- 2. Get a requisition By email in 24–72 hours
- 3. Visit a draw center Bring a matching photo ID
- 4. Get results Securely by email
- These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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