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Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB567
Epic Description: AMIODARONE & METABOLITE
Synonym
Cordarone
N-desethylamiodarone
Collection Limitations
Collect no sooner than 12 hours after last dose. Serum gel tube is not acceptable.
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel |
5.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
| Alternate | Lavender, EDTA | 5.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum/plasma into screw-capped plastic tube. Refrigerate specimen. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs.
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.5 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Warde Laboratories, Referral code: AMIOD
http://www.wardelab.com/test_page.asp?test=AMIODARONE
Assay Frequency
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Routine Turnaround Time
2-3 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum into screw-capped plastic tube. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs.
CPT Code Information
80299