Sulphonylurea (serum)
May be requested for the differential diagnosis of hypoglycaemia. Urine can also be analysed.
| Tube | 01 (SE) - Serum Gel |
|---|---|
| ID | Tests&Tubes0242 |
| Additional Information | Screens for the presence of the following drugs: chlorpropamide, glibenclamide, gliclazide, glimepiride, glipizide, tolazamide and tolbutamide. |
| Turn Around | Turnaround time stated by Guildford: 5-10 working days. |
| Send to | Blood Sciences LGI (Test referred to: Guildford biochemistry lab.) |
| Contact | For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: leedsth-tr.pathologycustomerservice@nhs.net. |
| Advice | Full Referred Test details logged internally on the referred test database [BSF2REC17003] http://leedspath.myeqms.com/Administrator/LoadDocADM.asp?ID=82998&Ext=True&CCID=1 |
| Collection Con | Instructions to lab: Centrifuge sample, separate serum and store frozen. Lithium heparin plasma also accepted. May also be measured urine (see separate Test & Tubes page) Minimum volume: 350uL serum. |
| Sample REQ | Blood |
| Ref. Range Notes | Interpretation will be provided with the report. |
| Telepath | LGI superset LSUR, SJUH superset JSUR |
