Eurofins Biomnis code

SULU

Synonyms

• Carbutamide
• Chlorpropamide
• Glibenclamide
• Glibornuride
• Glicazide
• Glimepiride
• Glipizide
• Tolbutamide

Specialty

Analytical Chemistry

Clinical significance

Insulin secretion stimulants by finding with specific receptors islet of Langerhans beta cells. The major side effect is the risk of low blood glucose due to excessive blood sulfamide levels. Another important side effect, particularly in patients feeling tired with muscle cramps, is lactic acidosis. In this case, it is necessary to discontinue the treatment and request an emergency blood ionogram.

Preanalytics

• 1 tube(s) :
• Urine
•   FROZEN
• Freezing within 4 hours

• A tube specifically for this analysis : Yes

Specific equipment available

• Tube for urine sample (4mL)-T28

Methodology

HPLC - High Performance Liquid Chromatography / UV detection

Turnaround time

10 days

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