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Urine sulphonylurea screen

Plain Universal

Test	Urine sulphonylurea screen
Common Abbreviations	SUL
Profile	NA
Tube type	Plain Universal
Clinical Indication	Used in the differential diagnosis of hypoglycaemia
Specimen Type	Urine
Sample type	Random Urine
Minimum Volume	0.6mL
Special Precautions	No special requirements
Stability	Contact Referral Laboratory
Turnaround Time	2 weeks
Laboratory	SAS Peptide Hormone Laboratory Royal Surrey County Hospital Egerton Road Guildford GU2 7XX 01483 406715
Reference Interval	Contact Referral Laboratory
Limitations	Contact Referral Laboratory
Notes

Update for visitors

Visiting restrictions are in place at our hospitals to stop the spread of norovirus. These restrictions will be in place until further notice.

The following wards are closed to visitors:

York Hospital: Ward 29 and Ward 37.

There are four exceptions only to the restrictions. These are:

For patients who are receiving end of life care

Paediatric patients (babies and children)

Maternity care

The family carers of those with dementia

We understand these restrictions can be difficult when a loved one is unwell. The restrictions will be reviewed daily and lifted as soon as it is safe. Thank you for your understanding as we try to reduce the spread of norovirus in our hospitals.