Hypoglycemia Panel (Sulfonylureas), Serum or Plasma
Abbrev Code: | ARMISC | ||
Order Code: | LAB4909 | Order Name: | Laboratory Miscellaneous Order |
Methodology: | High performance liquid chromatography-Tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS) | ||
CPT Codes: | 80377 x1, 80377 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 4-7 days. | ||
Compliance: | Performed by a non-ARUP laboratory. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood |
Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.8 mL |
Container: | Red (no gel) Alternate Containers: Gray (sodium fluoride + potassium oxalate) |
Causes for Rejection: | Collection in a serum separator tube. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot within 2 hours of collection 1 mL, 0.3 mL minimum. Store refrigerated or frozen.
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship on dry ice or refrigerated. |
Stability: | 48 hours at room temperature; 28 days refrigerated; 24 months frozen. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
Referral Lab number: | 3005636 |
Interpretive
Reference Range: | By report. |
Use: | Preferred test to evaluate if etiology of hypoglycemia is sulfonylurea ingestion. |
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