Ibuprofen
| Sunquest Code: | IBU | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB3096 | Epic Name: | Ibuprofen Level |
| Synonyms: | Motrin; Advil; Nuprin | ||
| Methodology: | High performance liquid chromatography with ultraviolet detection | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 3 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.6 mL |
| 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). Serial levels may be collected in treatment of cystic fibrosis. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL, 0.2 mL minimum. Store at room temperature. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at room temperature. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (MedTox) |
| Referral Lab number: | 58 |
Interpretive
| Critical Range: | Greater than 500 ug/mL |
| Reference Range: | 10-50 ug/mL |
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