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Amiodarone Level

Test Code
LAB567


CPT Codes
80299

Includes
Amiodarone and Desethylamiodarone (metabolite)


Preferred Specimen
Red no-additive no-gel


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Instructions
Centrifuge and immediately separate serum or plasma specimens from the cells into a clean, plastic, screw-cap vial.


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 4 days
Frozen: 30 days


Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) or Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.