There are no specific assays for insulin analogs. The insulin analogs Aspart, Lispro and Glargine show no detectable crossreactivity in the Labplus (Roche) assay. However, these analogs are detected by the Advia Centaur assay used at North Shore Hospital. Testing by both assays can therefore be helpful in detecting the presence of these analogs.
If you require tesing for insulin analogs in serum, contact the on-call chemical pathologist who will assist in arranging the testing and interpretation of the results.
Owen, W. E. and W. L. Roberts (2004). "Cross-reactivity of three recombinant insulin analogs with five commercial insulin immunoassays." Clin Chem 50 (1): 257-259.
Emails to chemicalpathologist@adhb.govt.nz will receive priority attention from the on-call chemical pathologist.
If the query concerns a specific patient please include the NHI number in your email.
If email is not a suitable option, please contact the on-call chemical pathologist via Lablink (Auckland City Hospital ext. 22000 or 09-3078995).
Individual chemical pathologists may be contacted but will not be available at all times.
After-hours : contact Lablink (Auckland City Hospital ext. 22000 or 09-3078995) or hospital operator for on duty staff after hours.
Dr Samarina Musaad (Clinical Lead) : SamarinaM@adhb.govt.nz ext. 22402
Dr Cam Kyle: CampbellK@adhb.govt.nz ext 22052
Dr Weldon Chiu: WeldonC@adhb.govt.nz ext. 23427
Dr Campbell Heron: CHeron@adhb.govt.nz ext. 23427
Dr Sakunthala Jayasinghe: Sakunthala@adhb.govt.nz ext. 23427