Metformin, Serum

Message
This test is currently only available in BHS CPRS. If you are a Bedford provider and wish to see this test offered in Bedford CPRS- please contact the Bedford Laboratory.


Test Code
METFORMIN,SERUM(O)


Alias/See Also
NMS#2740SP
Glucophage


Preferred Specimen
Serum from plain red top tube


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 1 month(s)
Refrigerated: 1 month(s)
Frozen (-20 °C): 24 month(s)


Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography/ TandemMass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)

Report Available
3 days


Reference Range
Provided with patient report in CPRS.


Performing Laboratory
NMS Labs
3701 Welsh Road
Willo Grove, PA 19090

Additional Information
Link to NMS Test Catalog

Last Updated: July 6, 2017


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.