Hypoglycemic Panel (Qualitative), Blood

Test Code
44251


CPT Codes
80299 (G0480)

Includes
Scope of Analysis: Chlorpropamide, Glimepiride, Glipizide, Glyburide, Nateglinide, Pioglitazone, Repaglinide, Rosiglitazone, Tolbutamide


Preferred Specimen
1 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube


Minimum Volume
0.3 mL


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: 6 months


Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry

Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues, Thurs a.m.; Report available: 3 days


Reference Range
See Laboratory Report


Clinical Significance
Test is for compliance or abuse monitoring.


Performing Laboratory
NMS Labs
200 Welsh Rd
Horsham, PA 19044



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.