Sulfonylurea Hypoglycemia Panel, Quantitative, Urine
Test Mnemonic
USULFO
CPT Codes
- 80377 - QTY (1)
Includes
- Chlorpropamide Ur
- Glimepiride Ur
- Nateglinide Ur
- Repaglinide Ur
- Tolazamide Ur
- Tolbutamide Ur
- Glyburide Ur
- Glipizide Ur
- Acetohexamide Ur
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mL | Urine, random | Clean container | Refrigerated | Transfer 5 mL urine to standard aliquot tube |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 3 days |
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
| Frozen | 6 months |
Days Performed
Varies
Turnaround Time
6 - 13 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) |
Reference Range
Special Info
This test is New York DOH approved.
Clinical Info
Test may be useful in evaluating if etiology of hypoglycemia is from exposure to sulfonylurea hypoglycemic drugs. However, serum or plasma is the preferred specimen.