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Practitioner grade
Practitioner only
Insulin resistance blood test
Catch insulin resistance early
Measures fasting glucose and insulin to assess for insulin resistance.
What it measures
- Fasting Glucose
- Fasting Insulin
- HOMA-IR
Test details
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Results in24 hours
LabNutriPath
Practitioner consult session
A 15-minute consultation. An email link will be included in your order confirmation to make the booking.
Optional 1:1 with our clinical team · $49
Clinician-reviewed report
Plain-English + GP PDF
Direct-access ordering
Clinical interpretation included
Sample to result
From sample to actionable answer.
Direct-access pathology and assessments. Every result is reviewed by a clinician before it reaches you.
RECEIVE
Get your form or kit
Email pathology form, postal collection kit, or assessment link within 1–2 business days.
COLLECT
Collect or complete
At any pathology network, at home, or online, depending on the test.
RESULTS
Clinician-reviewed report
Plain-English summary plus GP-formatted PDF. Share with your practitioner or keep private.
What it measures
Fasting Glucose
Blood (FlOx)
Morning blood sugar after an overnight fast. Can stay normal for years even as insulin resistance progresses.
Reference range: 3.9 to 5.4 mmol/L
Fasting Insulin
Blood (SST)
The pancreatic output required to keep glucose in range. The earliest signal of metabolic dysfunction. Rarely tested by GPs.
Reference range: Under 10 mIU/L ideal, under 5 optimal
HOMA-IR
Calculated from glucose and insulin
Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance. A single number that captures how efficiently your body is using insulin.
Reference range: Under 1.0 optimal, above 2.0 insulin resistant
How it works
Your practitioner will advise on collection. Follow the kit instructions and return your sample as directed.
Warnings: This is a health information tool and is not a diagnosis. Discuss your results with your practitioner before making changes to medication, supplements or treatment.
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Common questions about how OptiLabs works: testing, supplements, clinician review, returns and timing.
Are the supplements safe?
All carry an AUST L designation from the TGA. Every order is reviewed by a clinician before dispatch.
Do I need a referral?
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