Metformin Quantitative
Order Name
Metformin Qnt
Test Number: 3488420
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 3488420
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Metformin Quantitative
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High-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) tandem mass spectrometry. | 35698-0 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1.0mL ( 0.3mL) | Serum | Clot Activator (Red Top, No-Gel) | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 1.0mL ( 0.3mL) | Plasma | Gray (sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate) | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 2 | 1.0mL ( 0.3mL) | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Red-top tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube or gray-top (sodium fluoride) tube Specimen Storage: Refrigerated Specimen Collection: Serum or plasma should be separated from cells within two hours of venipuncture. Send serum or plasma in a plastic transport tube. Special Instructions: Testing referred to National Medical Services NMSPA#2740SP Specimen Stability: Ambient: 1 month, Refrigerated : 1 month, Frozen: 24 months |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 9 - 15 days |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 804122 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 804122 |
| CPT Code(s) | 80375 (G0480) |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |