Methodology
Immunoassay
Synonyms
Cardioquin; Duraquin; quinidex; Quinidine gluconate, quinidine sulfate
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
ARUP
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Sunday-Saturday
Standard TAT
2 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in a sodium heparin (dark green-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 8 Hours; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 14 Days
Rejection Criteria
Gray (sodium fluoride/potassium oxalte); Hemolyzed specimens
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Serum or Plasma
Processing Instructions
Complete an ARUP requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated or frozen. Call Apollo Courier Service for pick up Monday-Friday.
CPT Codes
80194
Revised
04-23-16
Initials
SL