Helps estimate how much insulin the body is making naturally.
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| Result context | Guide |
|---|---|
| Typical | about 1.1 - 4.4 ng/mL |
| Low | reduced insulin output |
| High | possible insulin resistance |
Ranges vary by lab and timing; glucose level at sampling is important.
The current booking price is shown at Rs. 1050 against an MRP of Rs. 1235, inclusive of taxes where applicable.
The laboratory lists this as a fasting test but has not supplied a fasting duration. Obtain the duration from the collection team before your appointment. Home sample collection is available in serviceable cities. A trained phlebotomist collects the sample using sterile equipment, and the report is shared online after processing.
Reference ranges vary by laboratory and method. Use the range printed on your final report. The information below is educational only.
| Measure | Typical guide | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Reference range | Use the range printed on your final report | Use the reference range printed on your final report. |
| Low C-peptide | Below lab range | May suggest low natural insulin production. |
| High C-peptide | Above lab range | May suggest insulin resistance or excess insulin production. |
| Reason | Description |
|---|---|
| Natural insulin | Shows how much insulin the body is making. |
| Diabetes typing | Helps distinguish insulin production patterns. |
| Hypoglycaemia review | Used when low blood sugar needs insulin-source review. |
| Situation | Description |
|---|---|
| Diabetes follow-up | People with unclear type 1/type 2 pattern. |
| Low sugar symptoms | Sweating, shakiness, hunger, confusion, dizziness. |
| Treatment users | People on insulin where natural insulin production needs review. |
| Topic | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Fasting | The laboratory lists this as a fasting test but has not supplied a fasting duration. Obtain the duration from the collection team before your appointment. |
| Pairing | Often read with glucose and insulin. |
| Interpretation | External insulin does not add C-peptide. |
Home sample collection for C-peptide is available in the cities below, subject to confirmation of your pincode at booking.
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Your sample is collected by a trained phlebotomist and sent to the partner laboratory for analysis. The laboratory processes the sample using its validated procedures and quality controls. Your final report shows the result, unit and reference range used for that test. Discuss an unexpected or abnormal result with your clinician.
