Fasting Insulin Resistance Index (FIRI)

Insulin Resistance Syndrome (IRS) refers to a cluster of pathologies including hypercholesterolaemia, diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular disease indicating that these diseases share a common aetiology in insulin resistance and hyperinsulinaemia. Recently a simple index of insulin resistance referred to as the Fasting Insulin Resistance Index (FIRI) was proposed by Duncan et al, for use in clinical practice and epidemiologic investigations of disease.

 

Exams included:

  • Glucose
  • Insulin
  • FIRI

 

Samples required: 1
  • Blood Sample
Results in: 1-3 working days

Exams included:

  • Glucose
  • Insulin
  • Fasting Insulin Resistance Index (FIRI)

Results Turnaround: 2 - 5 working days

Fasting Insulin Resistance Index (FIRI) £ 42
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