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. |
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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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