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Test Directory Hypoglycemic Panel, Serum/Plasma

Hypoglycemic Panel, Serum/Plasma

Test Summary

Test is for compliance or abuse monitoring. Purpose: Clinical analysis; Diagnostic Aid, Exclusion Scree, Forensic Analysis.

Aliases

NMS code 4261SP, DiaBeta®, Glynase®, Meglitinides, Sulfonylureas

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum collected in a red top tube

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Instructions

Promptly centrifuge and separate serum or plasma into a plastic screw-capped vial using approved guidelines.

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

Plastic screw-cap vial

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: 24 months

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

Plasma collected in a gray top tube (sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate)

Unacceptable Specimens

Received room temperature, Polymer gel separation tube (SST or PST)

Order Code

HYPGLY

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB5028

Includes

N/A

CPT Code

80377

Billing Code

670078

CPT Statement

Methodology

High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)

FDA Status

This test was developed and its performance characteristics have been determined by NMS Labs. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent

N/A

Testing Laboratory

National Medical Services
200 Welsh Rd
Horsham PA, 19044

Department

Reference Testing

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Report available: 4 - 6 days