| Test CODE | NAME |
|---|
A155
Lidocaine
| Methodology: | Immunoassay |
| Performed: | Sun-Sat |
| Reported: | 2-3 days |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Draw specimens 12 hours after initiating therapy for arrhythmia prophylaxis, then every 24 hours thereafter.
Collect: Plain Red OR Green (sodium heparin) - 0.5 ml serum or plasma.
Specimen Preparation: Separate serum or plasma from cells immediately. Transfer serum or plasma to a Standard Transport Tube.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: Separator tubes (SST).
Stability: After separation from cells: Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month
NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. *
Performing Laboratory
ARUP Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | 80176 |