Measures insulin levels to assess insulin resistance and metabolic health.
Also known as: Insulin, Fasting
Sample
Blood
Fasting
8 to 10 Hrs
Report in
24 hours
Collection
Free at home
The Fasting Insulin test measures the level of insulin in your blood after an overnight fast. It helps assess how much insulin your pancreas is producing and how sensitive your body is to it - key information for understanding insulin resistance, an early driver of type 2 diabetes.
Ordered to investigate insulin resistance, especially in people with PCOS, obesity, or a strong family history of type 2 diabetes, and sometimes to investigate unexplained low blood sugar.
It can help your doctor assess
Insulin resistance, and (with very high or very low levels) other less common conditions affecting insulin production.
This test may be considered for:
Whether this test is right for you depends on your symptoms, medical history and the reason for testing - your doctor can advise.
The concentration of insulin in the blood after fasting, often used together with fasting glucose to calculate insulin resistance (HOMA-IR).
Fasting Insulin
Insulin Function
High fasting insulin, especially alongside normal glucose, suggests the pancreas is working harder to overcome insulin resistance - an early warning sign before blood sugar itself rises.
How to read your result
Your report should be read using the reference interval, unit and method shown by the performing laboratory. A result outside a reference interval does not automatically establish a diagnosis, and a result inside the interval does not rule out every health problem. Clinical interpretation depends on symptoms, history and other findings.
| Marker | Result | What it may be associated with |
|---|---|---|
| Fasting Insulin | High | May indicate insulin resistance, commonly seen with obesity, PCOS, or pre-diabetes - your doctor may calculate HOMA-IR for a clearer picture. |
If a result is outside the range
If the Fasting Insulin is reported as high, low, positive, negative or otherwise outside the laboratory's stated interval, the meaning depends on the specific test and the reason it was ordered. Your clinician may consider repeat testing, related investigations or other clinical information before deciding what the result means.
Limitations of this test
Fasting insulin interpretation varies by lab and calculation method - it’s best interpreted by a doctor alongside glucose levels and your clinical picture.
An abnormal result does not by itself mean you have a particular disease. Your doctor interprets results together with your symptoms, history and other tests.
| Parameter | Reference range | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Fasting Insulin | 2.6 - 24.9 | µIU/mL |
Typical adult ranges for guidance. Reference intervals vary with the laboratory method, age and sex - always read your result against the range printed on your own report.
Book
Choose the test and a time slot online, or call us and we'll book it for you.
Prepare
Follow the preparation steps above for this test.
Sample collection
A trained phlebotomist collects the sample at your home - no extra charge.
Laboratory processing
Your sample is processed in our laboratory and reviewed by a pathologist.
Report
Your report is shared on WhatsApp and email, usually within 24 hours.
For a blood-based test, a small blood sample is collected by a trained healthcare professional, usually from a vein in the arm. The collection normally takes only a few minutes; mild temporary discomfort or bruising can occur at the puncture site.
Not fasting properly, recent illness, and certain medicines can all affect insulin levels.
Laboratory results are interpreted together with your symptoms, medical history and other investigations. If your results are significantly abnormal, or you have symptoms that worry you, discuss them with a qualified doctor promptly.
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This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from your doctor.
The Fasting Insulin test cost in Mumbai at HWP Diagnostic is ₹899 - 38% less than the MRP of ₹1,449. There are no extra charges for home sample collection. The same price applies across Malad, Kandivali, Borivali and Goregaon.
| Test | Fasting Insulin |
|---|---|
| Price at HWP Diagnostic | ₹899 |
| MRP | ₹1,449 (you save ₹550 - 38% off) |
| Home collection charge | Free |
| Report time | 24 hours |
| Fasting | 8 to 10 Hrs |
| Available in | Malad, Kandivali, Borivali & Goregaon (same price) |
Book the Fasting Insulin test with free home sample collection anywhere in Malad, Kandivali, Borivali and Goregaon, or walk in to our lab in Malad West, Mumbai - open 24×7.
Home collection areas include
Malad WestMalwani & KharodiMalad EastKandivali WestKandivali EastBorivali WestGorai & Borivali WestIC Colony & MandapeshwarBorivali EastGoregaon WestBangur Nagar & Motilal NagarGoregaon EastAarey ColonyDahisarJogeshwari WestJogeshwari East
Directions on Google MapsIt is also known as Insulin, Fasting.
Home collection at the same price (₹899) across these areas, with our lab in Malad West open 24×7.
Get this test along with other important checks - usually for less than booking them separately.
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8-12 hours is standard, with only water allowed.
It’s a condition where your body’s cells don’t respond as effectively to insulin, so the pancreas produces more to compensate - over time this can progress to prediabetes and type 2 diabetes if unaddressed.
People with PCOS, obesity, or strong risk factors for type 2 diabetes are commonly evaluated for insulin resistance using this test.
Fasting Insulin is a blood test. Measures insulin levels to assess insulin resistance and metabolic health.
The Fasting Insulin may be ordered when a healthcare professional needs information about the condition or health area assessed by this test. Fasting Insulin helps assess how hard your body is working to keep sugar in check. Higher-than-expected levels can signal insulin resistance, an early stage on the path to type 2 diabetes.
Measures insulin levels to assess insulin resistance and metabolic health.
The test may be relevant for people whose symptoms, medical history, screening needs or treatment monitoring match the purpose of the Fasting Insulin.
8 to 10 hours fasting required.
Yes. Please fast for 8 to 10 hours before the Fasting Insulin. Plain water is usually allowed unless you are told otherwise.
The Fasting Insulin is done on a blood sample.
For a blood-based test, a small blood sample is collected by a trained healthcare professional, usually from a vein in the arm. The collection normally takes only a few minutes; mild temporary discomfort or bruising can occur at the puncture site.
Reports for the Fasting Insulin are usually ready within 24 hours of sample collection. You receive them on WhatsApp and email.
The Fasting Insulin costs Rs 549 at HWP Diagnostic (MRP Rs 900). Home sample collection is free.
Your report should be read using the reference interval, unit and method shown by the performing laboratory. A result outside a reference interval does not automatically establish a diagnosis, and a result inside the interval does not rule out every health problem. Clinical interpretation depends on symptoms, history and other findings.
If the Fasting Insulin is reported as high, low, positive, negative or otherwise outside the laboratory's stated interval, the meaning depends on the specific test and the reason it was ordered. Your clinician may consider repeat testing, related investigations or other clinical information before deciding what the result means.
The Fasting Insulin can provide important information, but laboratory results are generally interpreted together with symptoms, medical history, examination and other investigations. A single result should not be treated as a diagnosis without clinical context.
Some medicines, supplements, food, exercise and other pre-test factors can affect particular laboratory results. Tell the healthcare professional about medicines and supplements you take, and do not stop prescribed medicines unless your clinician tells you to.
Yes. Free home sample collection for the Fasting Insulin is available across Malad, Kandivali, Borivali and Goregaon in Mumbai. You can also visit our Malad West lab, open 24x7.
