Sulfachloropyridazine in Urine (Qualitative)
This test checks for the presence of sulfachloropyridazine, a medication-related substance, in your urine. It may be used to monitor drug exposure or detect certain conditions requiring sulfachloropyridazine use.
["This test helps track medication presence in your body."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 87804-1
- Short code
- Sulfachloropyridazine Islt MIC
- Synonyms
- Sulfachloropyridazine Islt MIC
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Method
- mic
- Specimen volume
- 5 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
What Does This Test Measure?
The test detects sulfachloropyridazine, a sulfonamide antibiotic or antimalarial compound, in your urine. It is not a standard clinical test for routine health monitoring but may be ordered in specific medical contexts, such as drug screening or monitoring treatment compliance.
Why Might You Need This Test?
You may have this test if your healthcare provider suspects sulfachloropyridazine exposure, such as in cases of suspected drug misuse, treatment for malaria or certain infections, or as part of a specialized drug monitoring program.
How Is the Test Performed?
A urine sample is collected, typically through standard midstream clean-catch or catheterized methods. The sample is then analyzed to determine the presence of sulfachloropyridazine using a qualitative method, often involving colorimetric or chromatographic techniques.
What Do the Results Mean?
A positive result indicates the presence of sulfachloropyridazine in your urine. A negative result means it was not detected. The concentration or exact presence/absence is qualitative, so no specific numeric reference range applies. Results should be interpreted by your healthcare provider in the context of your medical history and symptoms.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
This test is primarily used for specialized purposes, such as confirming sulfachloropyridazine use in cases of suspected misuse, verifying treatment adherence, or diagnosing conditions requiring this medication. It may also be part of broader drug screening protocols in clinical or research settings. Results should be evaluated alongside clinical findings and other diagnostic information.
Short name
Urine Sulfachloropyridazine Test
Frequently asked questions
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