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HelpTest ID FGLIP Glipizide (Glucotrol)
Specimen Required
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top (sodium heparin) tube(s), plasma gel tube is not acceptable. Spin down and send 2 mL sodium heparin plasma refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Serum
Draw blood in a plain red-top tube(s), serum gel tube is not acceptable. Spin down and send 2 mL of serum refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Method Name
High Performance Liquid Chromatography with Ultraviolet Detection (HPLC-UV)
Reporting Name
Glipizide (Glucotrol)Specimen Type
VariesSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 180 days | |
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Reference Values
Units: ng/mL
Plasma insulin concentrations have been shown to increase only when plasma glipizide concentrations exceeded 200 ng/mL.
Toxic range has not been established.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
7 to 10 daysPerforming Laboratory
Medtox Laboratories, Inc.CPT Code Information
80299