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Sulphonyl Urea Screen

Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:SULPU
Specimen Types:Serum
Container Types:
SST
Adults Volume or Mass:2 mL
Collection & Request Instructions:

This test is not routinely available.

Please order a Urine Drug Screen, noting in the clinical notes sulphonyl urea screen.

Screen is only reliable for specimens collected within 24 hrs of ingestion. Please supply adequate clinical notes

Processing Instructions:Centrifuge
Aliquot
Store at 4'C
Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:Room Temperature
Assay Frequency:Fortnightly
External Laboratory:Melbourne Health Shared Pathology Service
External Transport Instructions:Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

Needs approval by Chemical Pathologist.