Glipizide
| Sunquest Code: | GLIPIZ | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB3501 | Epic Name: | Glipizide |
| Synonyms: | Glucotrol | ||
| Methodology: | Liquid chromatography/Tandem mass spectrometry | ||
| 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) (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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