LIDOCAINE

Test Code

LIDOC

CPT Codes
80176

Preferred Specimen

1 Red tube

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

or 1 Lavender tube (EDTA)
or 1 Green tube (Lithium Heparin)

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of plasma or serum from red cells. See specimen container for appropriate sample type. Aliquot serum or plasma into transfer tube. Refrigerate until tested.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 7 days; Alternate storage temperatures not available

Methodology

EIA

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

Reference Range

1.5 - 5.0 µg/mL

Clinical Significance

Centrifuge for complete separation of plasma or serum from red cells. See specimen container for appropriate sample type. Aliquot serum or plasma into transfer tube. Refrigerate until tested.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHB1 (Chemistry, Beckman AU)

Last Updated: April 25, 2023

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