Insulin with HOMA index (Insulin, HOMA-IR)
The test determines the level of insulin and allows calculation of HOMA-IR (Homeostatic Model Assessment) — an index reflecting insulin resistance. Used to diagnose tissue insulin sensitivity disorders, metabolic syndrome, prediabetes, and type 2 diabetes. Applied for obesity, PCOS, hyperlipidemia, and elevated cardiovascular disease risk.
What the test evaluates:
- Insulin level in blood serum
- Tissue insulin sensitivity (HOMA-IR)
- Carbohydrate metabolism state and metabolic disorder development risk
Biomaterial: Venous blood
- Draw blood strictly fasting
- Still water is permitted
- Exclude physical activity, alcohol, stress, and sweets 24 hours before
Medications:
- Insulin, hypoglycemic drugs, glucocorticoids, hormonal agents may affect results
- Medication discontinuation only by physician agreement
Recommended for:
- Suspected insulin resistance, diabetes, or metabolic syndrome
- Obesity and metabolic disorders
- PCOS and ovulation disorders
- Metabolic syndrome and elevated cardiovascular disease risk
Elevated HOMA-IR: indicates insulin resistance, possible prediabetes, metabolic syndrome
Normal HOMA-IR: adequate tissue insulin sensitivity
Reduced HOMA-IR: rare, may occur with reduced insulin secretion, severe beta-cell insufficiency
Note: Fasting glucose is measured simultaneously for correct HOMA-IR calculation.
