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HelpTest Code LAB1231853 Hypoglycemic Agent Screen, Serum
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Reporting Name
Hypoglycemic Agent Screen, SSpecimen Type
Serum RedSpecimen Required
Patient Preparation: Specimen must be collected during an episode of hypoglycemia.
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Red top (serum gel/SST are not acceptable)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume:1.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum Red | Frozen (preferred) | 28 days | |
| Refrigerated | 28 days | ||
| Ambient | 7 days |
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Specimen Retention Time
14 daysReport Available
2 to 6 daysReference Values
Negative
Screening cutoff concentrations
Chlorpropamide: 100 ng/mL
Glimepiride: 20 ng/mL
Glipizide: 5 ng/mL
Glyburide: 5 ng/mL
Nateglinide: 5 ng/mL
Pioglitazone: 20 ng/mL
Repaglinide: 5 ng/mL
Rosiglitazone: 20 ng/mL
Tolazamide: 50 ng/mL
Tolbutamide: 20 ng/mL
Note: If a drug is detected at a concentration greater than the cutoff, the report will indicate that specific drug is positive. The test cutoff listed for each drug is lower than the concentration that will cause increased insulin and decreased glucose.
Useful For
Evaluation of suspected insulinoma characterized by hypoglycemia and increased serum insulin concentration
Detecting drugs that stimulate insulin secretion
Drugs detected by this procedure are:
-The first-generation sulfonylureas: chlorpropamide (Diabinese), tolazamide, and tolbutamide (Orinase)
-The second-generation sulfonylureas: glimepiride (Amaryl), glipizide (Glucotrol), and glyburide (Glibenclamide)
-The meglitinides: repaglinide (Prandin) and nateglinide (Starlix)
-The thiazolidinediones: pioglitazone (Actos) and rosiglitazone (Avandia)
This test is not intended for therapeutic drug monitoring but could be used to monitor compliance.
CPT Code Information
80377
G0480-(if appropriate)
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| HYPOG | Hypoglycemic Agent Screen, S | 68318-5 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 21295 | Chlorpropamide | 48329-7 |
| 21298 | Glimepiride | 48325-5 |
| 21299 | Glipizide | 48326-3 |
| 21300 | Glyburide | 48327-1 |
| 609767 | Nateglinide | 49487-2 |
| 609768 | Pioglitazone | 100351-6 |
| 21301 | Repaglinide | 48328-9 |
| 609769 | Rosiglitazone | 100352-4 |
| 21296 | Tolazamide | 21566-5 |
| 21297 | Tolbutamide | 21567-3 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Therapeutics Test Request (T831) with the specimen.