Sulphonylurea (urine)
May be requested for the differential diagnosis of hypoglycaemia. Serum (gold-topped tube) can also be analysed.
| Tube | 08 (UR) - Urine |
|---|---|
| ID | Tests&Tubes0243 |
| 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 information on all referred tests can be found on the referred tests information database, EQMS reference BSF2REC17003. |
| Collection Con | Instructions to lab: store urine sample frozen. Boric acid urine samples also accepted. May also be measured in serum (see separate Test & Tube page). Minimum volume: 350uL. |
| Sample REQ | Urine |
| Ref. Range Notes | Interpretation will be provided with the report. |
| Telepath | LGI superset LSURU, SJUH superset JSURU |
