Ethchlorvynol
| Sunquest Code: | ETHCHL | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB6107 | Epic Name: | Ethchlorvynol |
| Synonyms: | Placidyl | ||
| Methodology: | Gas chromatography | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 7-10 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 6 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 2.6 mL (does not permit repeat analysis) |
| Container: | Red (no gel) (Green (lithium heparin, no gel), Green (sodium heparin, no gel)) |
| Collection Instructions: | Usual sampling time is immediately prior to next dose (trough). |
| Causes for Rejection: | Collected in gel tube. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 3 mL, 1.2 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | Stability: 14 days at room temperature, 12 months refrigerated or frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (National Medical Services via MedTox) |
| Referral Lab number: | NMS: 1970SP |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | 2-10 mcg/mL |
| Use: | Therapeutic drug monitoring; evaluate toxicity. |
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