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Flecainide
Test Code5309
Alias/See Also
LAB687
TAMBOCOR
TAMBOCOR
CPT Codes
80181<br><strong>This test is not available for New York patient testing.</strong>
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)
Patient Preparation
Optimum time to collect sample: 1 hour before next dose
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 5 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis • Lipemia • Gel barrier/serum separator tube (SST)
Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
This test is not available for New York patient testing.
Setup Schedule
Wed, Sat
Report Available
3-6 days
Reference Range
0.20-0.99 mcg/mL
Clinical Significance
Monitoring the Flecainide concentration is used to assure compliance and avoid toxicity of this cardiac drug used to treat ventricular tachycardia and premature contractions.
Performing Laboratory
med fusion |
2501 South State Hwy 121, Suite 1100 |
Lewisville, TX 75067-8188 |