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Test Code
METFM
Test Name
Metformin Quantitative
CPT Codes
80299
Expected Turnaround Time
8 - 12 days
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Serum

Alternate Specimen Type: Plasma

Collection Container: Red Top, Plain

Alternate Collection Container: Lavender Top (EDTA)

Desired Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a red top, plain tube via venipuncture
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection.
  2. Transfer 1 mL of serum to a clear aliquot tube (screw cap).
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated.  
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

1 month

Refrigerated

1 month

Frozen

2 years
Causes for Rejection
  • Gel-barrier tube
Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Reference Intervals

See patient report.
Alternate Names
  • Glucophage
Reference Lab
Labcorp Of America Holdings
Testing Schedule
Varies
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