Sulphonylureas
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Department: Biochemistry (referred) Requirement:
Turnaround Time: 6 - 8 weeks |
Background:
Investigation of unexplained hypoglycaemic episodes
Samples should be taken during hypoglycaemic attack. Please supply full clinical information, including current medication.
This assay screens for the following medications:
- Chlorpropamide
- Glibenclamide
- Gliclazide
- Glimepiride
- Glipizide
- Tolazamide
- Tolbutamide
Results are supplied as positive/negative as appropriate.
Other Comments:
Analysed at SAS Peptide Hormones Section, Clinical Laboratory, Level B, Royal Surrey County Hospital, Egerton Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 5XX
See also: C-peptide, Glucose, Insulin
Content approved in Clinical Biochemists meeting 13.12.18