Sulphonylurea screen
| Category | Biochemistry |
|---|---|
| Test background |
Sulphonylurea derivatives are a class of anti-diabetic drugs that are used in the management of diabetes mellitus type 2. They act by stimulating insulin release from the beta cells in the pancreas. |
| Clinical Indications |
Differential diagnosis of hypoglycaemia when both C-peptide and insulin are elevated, ie. endogenous production. |
| Reference range | See report |
| Sample & container required | SST (gold top), serum (red top) or heparin (green top) |
| Sample volume | 0.5 mL |
| Turnaround time | Up to 6 weeks |
| Notes | Not currently performed in house; this is a referred test. |