Lidocaine
| Abbrev Code: | LIDOC | ||
| Order Code: | LAB1198 | Order Name: | Lidocaine Level |
| Synonyms: | Xylocaine | ||
| Methodology: | Immunoassay | ||
| CPT Codes: | 80176 x1, 80176 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Routine specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Sun-Sat; results are reported within 24 hours. | ||
| Compliance: | This test uses an in vitro diagnostic (IVD) that has been cleared or approved by the FDA. |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.2 mL |
| Container: | Red (no gel) Alternate Containers: Green (sodium heparin, no gel) |
| Collection Instructions: | Collect 12 hours after initiating therapy for arrhythmia prophylaxis, then every 24 hours thereafter. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Collected in a gel tube. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection. Aliquot 1 mL, 0.5 mL minimum. Store refrigerated. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | After separation from cells: 1 week room temperature or refrigerated; 1 month frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 0090155 |
Interpretive
| Critical Range: | Toxic: Greater than 9.0 μg/mL |
| Reference Range: | 1.2-5.0 μg/mL |
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