Insulin (fasting): units, conversion and tracking
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Short answer
Insulin (fasting) is reported in µIU/mL and pmol/L. 1 pmol/L = 0.144 µIU/mL.
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What is insulin (fasting)?
A hormone that moves glucose into cells, usually measured after an overnight fast.
BiomarkerHQ groups insulin (fasting) under Metabolic. On lab reports it can also appear as insulin and fasting insulin.
Insulin (fasting) units and conversion
BiomarkerHQ stores each insulin (fasting) result in the unit printed on the report, and charts and compares results in µIU/mL.
1 pmol/L = 0.144 µIU/mL
1 µIU/mL = 6.945 pmol/L
| pmol/L | µIU/mL |
|---|---|
| 20 pmol/L | 2.88 µIU/mL |
| 40 pmol/L | 5.76 µIU/mL |
| 60 pmol/L | 8.639 µIU/mL |
| 80 pmol/L | 11.52 µIU/mL |
| 100 pmol/L | 14.4 µIU/mL |
| 150 pmol/L | 21.6 µIU/mL |
| 200 pmol/L | 28.8 µIU/mL |
| µIU/mL | pmol/L |
|---|---|
| 2 µIU/mL | 13.89 pmol/L |
| 4 µIU/mL | 27.78 pmol/L |
| 6 µIU/mL | 41.67 pmol/L |
| 8 µIU/mL | 55.56 pmol/L |
| 10 µIU/mL | 69.45 pmol/L |
| 15 µIU/mL | 104.2 pmol/L |
| 20 µIU/mL | 138.9 pmol/L |
For another value, use the lab unit converter. It converts units only and does not interpret a result.
Before comparing insulin (fasting) results
Tracking insulin (fasting) over time
In BiomarkerHQ, each insulin (fasting) result is saved with its collection date, its unit and the reference range printed on that report. The timeline charts the results across your draws against the range from each of your own reports, and any two draws can be compared side by side.
- Keep the unit printed on each report. Convert only to compare.
- Keep each report's own range with its result. See why ranges differ between labs.
- Compare the same lab and conditions where you can. See how to compare two blood tests.
Frequently asked questions
Which units do labs report insulin (fasting) in?
Insulin (fasting) is reported in µIU/mL and pmol/L. BiomarkerHQ stores each result in the unit printed on the report and uses µIU/mL for charts and comparisons.
How do I convert insulin (fasting) from pmol/L to µIU/mL?
1 pmol/L = 0.144 µIU/mL. For example, 80 pmol/L is 11.52 µIU/mL.
How do I convert insulin (fasting) from µIU/mL to pmol/L?
1 µIU/mL = 6.945 pmol/L. For example, 8 µIU/mL is 55.56 pmol/L.
What should I check before comparing insulin (fasting) results?
Uses 6.945 pmol/L per µIU/mL. Some labs use 6.0 (a newer standard), which changes the converted number by roughly 15%.
Does BiomarkerHQ interpret my insulin (fasting) result?
No. It compares a result only with the reference range printed on your own lab report, as below, within or above, and does not say what the result means. Talk to a qualified clinician about your results.
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