Bupivacaine
| Abbrev Code: | XMISC | ||
| Order Code: | LAB4909 | Order Name: | Laboratory Miscellaneous Order |
| Synonyms: | Marcaine | ||
| Methodology: | Liquid chromatography/Tandem mass spectrometry | ||
| CPT Codes: | 80299 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 7 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.7 mL |
| Container: | Red (no gel) Alternate Containers: Green (lithium heparin, no gel), Green (sodium heparin, no gel) |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL, 0.24 mL minimum. Store at room temperature. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at room temperature. |
| Stability: | Stability: Samples are stable up to 3 days at room temperature; may also be refrigerated or frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (MedTox) |
| Referral Lab number: | 233 |
Interpretive
| Critical Range: | Toxic range not established. |
| Reference Range: | 0.1-4.0 ug/mL |
| Use: | Monitor levels and assess toxicity. |
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