Encainide, ODE and MODE
| Abbrev Code: | XMISC | ||
| Order Code: | LAB4909 | Order Name: | Laboratory Miscellaneous Order |
| Synonyms: | Enkaid | ||
| Methodology: | Liquid chromatography/Tandem mass spectrometry | ||
| CPT Codes: | x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 4 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.6 mL |
| Container: | Red (no gel) Alternate Containers: Green (lithium heparin, no gel), Green (sodium heparin, no gel) |
| Collection Instructions: | Trough level preferred. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL, 0.24 mL minimum. Store at room temperature. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at room temperature. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (MedTox) |
| Referral Lab number: | 176 |
Interpretive
| Critical Range: |
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| Reference Range: |
10% of patients do not form therapeutic concentrations of active metabolites, ODE and MODE. In these patients the recommended range for the encainide concentration is 300-1200 ng/mL.
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