Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS
Synonyms
Glucophage
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
NMS Labs
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Varies
Standard TAT
8 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=1 Month; Refrigerated=1 Month; Frozen=24 Months
Rejection Criteria
Gel separator tubes
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 mL Serum or Plasma
Processing Instructions
Complete a NMS Labs requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated Monday-Friday.
CPT Codes
80375
Revised
05-25-21
Initials
SL