Glipizide
Abbrev Code: | GLIPIZ | ||
Order Code: | LAB3501 | Order Name: | Glipizide |
Synonyms: | Glucotrol | ||
Methodology: | Liquid chromatography/Tandem mass spectrometry | ||
CPT Codes: | 80299 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 7 days. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood |
Optimal Volume: | 4 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.4 mL |
Container: | Red (no gel) Alternate Containers: Green (lithium heparin, no gel), Green (sodium heparin, no gel) |
Collection Instructions: | Trough levels are the most reproducible. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Aliquot 2 mL, 0.6 mL minimum. Store at room temperature. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship at room temperature. |
Stability: | Up to 3 days at room temperature. For longer storage, refrigerate or freeze. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (MedTox) |
Referral Lab number: | 412 |
Interpretive
Reference Range: | Plasma insulin concentrations have been shown to increase only when plasma Glipizide concentrations exceeded 200 ng/mL. Toxic range has not been established. |
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