Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Synonyms
N-Acetyl Procainamide; NAPA; Pronestyl
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics Chantilly
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
Collect as a trough just prior to next dose. Plasma collected in a sodium heparin or lithium heparin (green-top) or an EDTA (lavender-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Room Temp-OK/Refrigerate-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 4 Days; Refrigerated: 7 Days (preferred); Frozen: Not Estabilished
Rejection Criteria
Serum or plasma separator tube (SST/PST)
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Serum or Plasma
Included Tests
Procainamide, N-acetylprocainamide, and Procainamide, Total
CPT Codes
80192
Revised
6/26/26
Initials
SA