SULFONYL

Sulfonylurea Screen, Quantitative

EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3716

Synonyms:
Hypoglycemic Agent Screen
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plain red top or green top (heparin) tube
Specimen Type:

Serum or plasma

Preferred Volume:
2 mL
Minimum Volume:
1.0 mL
Specimen Processing:

Separate the serum or plasma from the cells within 2 hours of collection and transfer to a plastic transport tube.

Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:

Frozen - 12 months
Refrigerated - 2 weeks
Room temperature - 3 days

Unacceptable Condition:

Gel tubes are not allowed.

CPT Codes:

80377 - Sulfonylurea Screen Qt (EAP 30021507)
(If billing Medicare, use G0481)

Method:
Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Test Includes:
Acetohexamide; Chlorpropamide; Tolazamide; Tolbutamide; Glimepiride; Glipizide; Glyburide; Nateglinide; Repaglinide.

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