Sulphonylurea Screen (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Sulphonylurea Screen (Blood)

Alternate Names	Sulfonylurea screen, Sulphonyl Urea
Test Code	SUREA
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	Serum tube (Red Cap w. Yellow Insert)
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	Sulphonylurea screenining is able to detect: Glipizide Glibenclamide Chlorpropamide Tolbutamide Tolazamide It does NOT detect Glimepiride and Repaglinide. This screen is only reliable for specimens collected within 24 hours of drug ingestion.
Collection Instructions	-
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	Fortnightly
Min Test Volume	5mL
Add On Test Suitability	This test can be added up to 2 weeks from collection, subject to sample availability.

Container ID	S, SP, LH, LHP
CSR Instructions	Centrifuge, aliquot, and refrigerate.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	Biochemistry, Melbourne Health Shared Pathology Service
Accredited Test	Yes

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