Amlodipine
Abbrev Code: | XMISC | ||
Order Code: | LAB4909 | Order Name: | Amlodipine Level |
Synonyms: | Norvasc | ||
Methodology: | High performance liquid chromatography/Tandem mass spectrometry | ||
CPT Codes: | 80299 x1 | ||
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) Alternate Containers: 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: | 14 days 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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