Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Synonyms
N-Acetyl Procainamide; NAPA; Pronestyl
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
ARUP
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
1 Day
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in a sodium heparin (green-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 1 Week; Refrigerated: 2 Weeks (Preferred); Frozen: 6 Months
Rejection Criteria
EDTA plasma; Gray (sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate) or serum/plasma separator tubes (SST/PST)
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Serum or Plasma
Processing Instructions
Separate serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection. Complete an ARUP requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated. Call Apollo Courier Service for pick-up Monday-Friday.
Included Tests
N-Acetylprocainamide (NAPA) and Procainamide
CPT Codes
80192
Revised
01-24-18
Initials
SL