Sulfonamides
Test Mnemonic
SULFA
CPT Codes
- 80375 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
4040-2
Aliases
- Sulfa Drugs
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) | Refrigerated | Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection and transfer to a standard aliquot tube. Do NOT draw serum separator tubes. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) | Refrigerated | Separate plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection and transfer to a standard aliquot tube. Do NOT draw plasma separator tubes. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | After separation from cells: 24 hours |
| Refrigerated | After separation from cells: 3 months |
| Frozen | After separation from cells: 3 months |
Days Performed
Varies
Turnaround Time
9 - 12 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Spectrophotometry (S) |
Reference Range
Special Info
Separator tubes are unacceptable. This test is New York DOH approved.
Clinical Info
Note the following interfering substances: Acetaminophen; Benzocaine; Furosemide; Lidocaine; para-aminobenzoic acid; Thiazide diuretics