Methodology
Quantitative Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Synonyms
Almarytm; Apocard; Ecrinal; Flecaine; Tambocor
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
ARUP
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday, Thursday, Saturday
Standard TAT
1-5 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-4 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Timing of specimen collection: Pre-dose (trough) draw - At steady state concentration. Plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top), sodium heparin (green-top), lithium heparin (green-top) or sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate (gray-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 6 Weeks; Refrigerated: 6 Weeks (Preferred); Frozen: 6 Weeks
Rejection Criteria
Serum/plasma separator tubes (SST/PST)
Test Volume Required
2 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Serum or Plasma
Processing Instructions
Separate serum or plasma from cells within 6 hours of collection. Complete an ARUP requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated. Call Apollo Courier Service for pick-up Monday-Friday.
CPT Codes
80181
Revised
01-01-21
Initials
cas