Test Category: Toxicology
Investigation Name:sulphonylureas
Alias or Abbreviation:SULPHS
Intro:
Sulphonylureas are a group of oral medications that control blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes by stimulating the production of insulin by beta cells in the pancreas and increasing the effectiveness of insulin in the body. Sulphonylureas are often requested to check for compliance or abuse.Pathology Laboratory:Toxicology, City Hospital
Requestable Seperately?No
Lower Reference Range Limit:N/A
Upper Reference Range Limit:N/A
Units:ng/mL
Minimum Sample Volume:2mL of random urine or 1mL EDTA plasma.
Expected Turnaround Time:1 working day post sample receipt.
Test Code:SULP
Sample Type:
2mL of random urine collected into a plain (white top) universal container or 1mL EDTA plasma.Complex Reference Range:N/A
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
Storage Requirements:Store at 4oC prior to sending and send at ambient temperature using normal postal system.
Posting Address / Requirements:Toxicology City Hospital Dudley Road Birmingham B18 7QH
NPEX / PDF Reporting Available:NPEX and PDF reporting available
EQA Scheme:The laboratory is part of a sample exchange scheme with Surrey.
Further information:Contact the laboratory on : Tel: 0121 507 4138
Lead Contact Details:Dr Loretta Ford Consultant Clinical Scientist, Toxicology 0121 507 6026
Email Address For Chasing Results:bcpspathology.info@nhs.net / swbh.toxicology@nhs.net
UKAS Reference Number:Currently undergoing UKAS extension to scope.
