Mexiletine Level

Message

Order PESOT/ESOT

Test Code

Mexiletine Level

Alias/See Also

Mexitil
ARUP 2011539

CPT Codes
80299

Preferred Specimen

Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Patient Preparation
Serum Pre-dose (Trough) Draw - At a Steady State Concentration or Plasma Pre-dose (Trough) Draw - At a Steady State Concentration in Plain Red, Lavender (K2EDTA), Lavender (K3EDTA), or Pink (K2EDTA).

Other Acceptable Specimens

Alt: Lav top - plasma

Instructions

See link below for specimen details, methodology, setup schedule and reference ranges.

Transport Temperature

REFRIGERATED

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 2 months

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Unacceptable Conditions: Whole blood. Gel Separator Tubes, Light Blue (Sodium Citrate), or Yellow (SPS or ACD Solution).

Setup Schedule

Mon, Thurs, Sat

Report Available

2-6 days

Additional Information
Mexiletine, Serum or Plasma

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.