Karo Light Syrup® Test (with insulin determination)

LABOKLIN Service ID: 1059


Diagnosis

Suspected insulin dysregulation (ID)

Material

Serum 1 ml (centrifuged and separated shortly after coagulation, pipetted off)

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Execution

  • Fasting required, only reduced feeding of hay/straw.
  • Give 0.45 ml/kg bdw of Karo Light Corn Syrup® per os
  • Blood collection after 60 and/or 90 minutes, measurement of insulin

Parameter

Insulin

Method

Chemiluminescence assay (CLIA)

Species list

Horse

Duration

Reporting of results on the day the sample is received (Mon–Sat)

Assessment

An insulin concentration of > 30 μU/ml indicates insulin dysregulation.