Amlodipine
| Sunquest Code: | AMLOD | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB3017 | Epic Name: | Amlodipine Level |
| Synonyms: | Norvasc | ||
| Methodology: | High performance liquid chromatography/Tandem mass spectrometry | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 8 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.2 mL - does not permit repeat analysis |
| Container: | Red (no gel) (Purple (EDTA)) |
| Collection Instructions: | Trough levels are the most reproducible. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL, 0.5 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | Stability: 14 day at room temperature; 30 days refrigerated; 3 months frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (National Medical Services via MedTox) |
| Referral Lab number: | 0315SP |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | By report. |
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