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.