Gas Chromatography (GC)
Marcaine; Levobupivacaine; Sensorcaine
Serum or Plasma
NMS Labs
Other Reference Test
5 Days
1-2 mL Blood
Red Top (No Additive)
Plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube is also acceptable.
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Room Temp=14 Days; Refrigerated=14 Days (Preferred); Frozen=6 Months
Serum/plasma separator tubes (SST/PST)
1 mL Serum or Plasma
0.4 mL Serum or Plasma
Complete a NMS Labs requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated Monday-Friday.
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