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Metformin, Blood
Test Code17112
CPT Codes
80299
Preferred Specimen
1 mL blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 30 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 2 years
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 2 years
Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by NMS Labs. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.
Setup Schedule
Set up: As needed; Report available: 8 days
Report Available
8 Days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
Therapeutic drug monitoring.