Methodology
Gas Chromatography (GC)
Synonyms
Mexitil
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
NMS Labs
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Standard TAT
5-12 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2-4 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected an EDTA (lavender-top) or sodium heparin (green-top) tube is also acceptable. Serum or plasma separator tubes (SST/PST) are unacceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 14 Days; Refrigerated: 14 Days (Preferred); Frozen: 5 Months
Rejection Criteria
Serum or plasma separator tubes (SST/PST)
Test Volume Required
2 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Serum or Plasma
Processing Instructions
Complete a NMS Labs requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated Monday-Friday.
CPT Codes
80307
Revised
07-08-19
Initials
SL