Methodology
HPLC or LC/MS/MS
Synonyms
Pacerone; Desethylamiodarone
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics Valencia
Epic ID
LAB01130
Lab Test Days
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Standard TAT
2 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2-6 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top), sodium heparin (green-top) or lithium heparin (green-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 48 Hours; Refrigerated: 4 Days; Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis; Lipemia; Serum/plasma separator tube (SST/PST)
Test Volume Required
3 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Serum or Plasma
Processing Instructions
Separate serum or plasma immediately.
Included Tests
Amiodarone and Desethylamiodarone (metabolite).
CPT Codes
80151
Revised
01-01-21
Initials
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