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Test Code: SUL Preferred Name Sulphonylurea

Results Avail After Hours:No

Urgent:N/A

Test Frequency:N/A

Routine:N/A

MBS Status:Non-medicare Item

Min. Re-Test Interval:N/A

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Test Tubes

Specimen Type	Specimen Volume	Tube Type
Plasma	4mL	2x EDTA 2mL Paediatric ( Lavender Top)
Lithium Heparin plasma	3ml	Lithium Heparin No Gel 7 mL (Dark Green Top)
Urine	10ml	Urine 70 mL sterile container (yellow top)
Serum	3ml	SST 5 mL (Biochem) with GEL (Dark Yellow Top)

COLLECTION NOTES

LiHep plasma (PWB) OR EDTA plasma OR serum are acceptable. Urine is also acceptable.

This test can now be performed on urine.

GENERAL NOTES

This test is now performed by TOF MS and the specimen conditions have changed. Sample types have been extended to include urine and the need for collection to be in tube without gel is no longer required.