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HOMA-IR (Homeostatic Model Assessment for Insulin Resistance) Information
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Test Name: Homa Ir Insulin Resistance Index
Sample Type:
Patient:
Male,Female,Child
- Test Name: HOMA-IR (Homeostatic Model Assessment for Insulin Resistance)
- Test Type: Calculation-based index test using fasting blood glucose and insulin levels.
- Specimen Required: Fasting blood sample for glucose and insulin levels.
- Methodology: The HOMA-IR test uses a mathematical formula to estimate insulin resistance based on the relationship between fasting glucose and insulin concentrations.
- Purpose: Provides an indication of insulin resistance, commonly used in evaluating metabolic health and diagnosing conditions like type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome.