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Metformin

Order Code
804122
CPT
80299
Test Details
Synonyms

Glucophage®

TAT

17 days

Methodology

High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Antidiabetic drug level. Used in monitoring therapy or detecting toxicity.

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube or gray-top (sodium fluoride) tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 1 Month
Order Code
804122
CPT
80299
Test Details
Synonyms

Glucophage®

TAT

17 days

Methodology

High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Antidiabetic drug level. Used in monitoring therapy or detecting toxicity.

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube or gray-top (sodium fluoride) tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 1 Month