Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

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Sulphonylurea

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Test Code:

SULURE

Specimen types:

Serum

Container types:

Serum tube with gel

Collection Instructions:

Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab

Minimum Adult Volume:

1 mL

Notes:

The oral hypoglycaemic screen is able to detect 6 sulphonylurea drugs. The screen is only reliable for specimens collected within 24 hours of drug ingestion.

Frequency:

Weekly

Result Turnaround Time:

7-10 days

Reference Interval:

Detected/Not detected

Laboratory Use Only

External Laboratory:

Royal Melbourne Hospital

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