HOMA-IR
HOMA-IR is a clinical biomarker on the Pancreas panel, reported in unitless. Standard reference range: 0–2 unitless. Functional (optimal) range used by integrative practitioners: 0–1 unitless.
What is HOMA-IR?
HOMA-IR (Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance) is a calculated index — not a directly measured analyte — derived from the formula: fasting glucose (mg/dL) × fasting insulin (µIU/mL) / 405 in conventional units, or fasting glucose (mmol/L) × fasting insulin (µIU/mL) / 22.5 in SI units. It quantifies hepatic and whole-body insulin resistance from a single fasting blood draw and is one of the most widely validated surrogate markers of insulin resistance in clinical research and practice.
Reference ranges
| Range type | Value (unitless) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (lab) | 0–2 | Typical Quest / LabCorp adult reference |
| Functional (optimal) | 0–1 | Integrative / functional medicine consensus |
How SomaVue interprets HOMA-IR
SomaVue maps every result for HOMA-IR against four clinical lenses — nutrient cofactors, toxin exposure, infection drivers, and circadian/hormonal context — and connects each interpretation to specific peer-reviewed citations. Pre-mapped clinical reasoning and cross-marker pattern detection are available inside the practitioner workspace.
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Try it freeEducational reference only. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, assay method, age, sex, and clinical context. Functional ranges represent integrative-medicine consensus and are not regulatory thresholds. SomaVue does not diagnose, treat, mitigate, or prevent disease. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider.