Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Synonyms
B-Cardone; Betacardone; Betapace; Sotacor
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest forwards to NMS Labs
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Wednesday
Standard TAT
2 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Plasam collected in a EDTA (lavender-top) tub is also acceptable. Serum or plasma separator tubes are unacceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 14 Days; Refrigerated: 30 Days; Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria
Serum/Plasma separator tubes (SST/PST)
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.22 mL Serum or Plasma
Processing Instructions
Promptly centrifuge and separate serum or plasma..
Comments
NMS Labs test code: 0641SP.
CPT Codes
80375
Revised
09-15-16
Initials
SL