Test Category: Specialist BiochemistryToxicology
Investigation Name:Sulphonylureas
Alias or Abbreviation:SULPHS
Accreditation:Extension to scope
Intro:
Sulphonylureas are a group of oral medications used in the management of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. They act by stimulating the production of insulin from pancreatic beta cells. Sulphonylureas may be measured to assess for compliance with treatment, or for identifying abuse and investigating unexplained hypoglycaemia.Pathology Laboratory:Toxicology Laboratory
Requestable Seperately?Yes
Units:ng/mL
Minimum Sample Volume:2mL of random urine or 1mL EDTA plasma.
Expected Turnaround Time:14 working days from receipt
Test Code:SULP
Sample Type:
2mL of random urine collected into a plain (white top) universal container or 1mL EDTA plasma.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:Sandwell Health Campus
Pathology Department
Specialist Chemistry
Lyndon,
B71 4HJ
NPEX / PDF Reporting Available:NPEX and PDF reporting available
EQA Scheme:The laboratory is part of a sample exchange scheme with Surrey.
Lead Contact Details:Dr Lauren Starbrook, Consultant Clinical Scientist Email: rwh-tr.bcpsclinicaltoxicologyenquiries@nhs.net
Email Address For Chasing Results:rwh-tr.bcpsspecialistchemistryenquiries@nhs.net
Site Sample Tested:City Health Campus
Cost:Please email: bcpspathology.info@nhs.net for further details
Contact Number:0121 507 4138
