2073

Test CODE NAME

2073

Flecainide (Tambocor)

Methodology: Quantitative Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Performed: Tue, Thu, Sat
Reported: 2-6 days
Specimen Required: Patient Preparation: Timing of specimen collection: Pre-dose (trough) draw - At steady state concentration. 
Collect: Plain Red OR Lavender (EDTA) OR Green (sodium or lithium heparin) OR Gray (sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate) - 2 ml serum or plasma.
Specimen Preparation: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature . Separate serum or plasma from cells within 6 hours of collection. Transfer  serum or plasma to a Standard Transport Tube.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: Gel separator tubes or gels of any kind; drug loss is immediate and no testing will be performed. 
Stability: After separation from cells:  Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month   
Note: This test is approved for NY . 
Performing Lab 
ARUP Laboratory
CPT Code(s): 80299