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AMIODARONE & METABOLITE 36721X
Test CodeAMIO
Alias/See Also
AMIO
CPT Codes
80151
Includes
Amiodarone and Desethylamiodarone
Preferred Specimen
3 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)
Minimum Volume
2
Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube, sodium heparin (green-top) tube or lithium heparin (green-top) tube
Instructions
Draw one red top tube (no gel) and send serum refrigerated
Transport Container
RED
Transport Temperature
R
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 4 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 4 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis • Lipemia • Gel barrier/Serum Separator Tube (SST®)
Methodology
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
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.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues, Thurs, Sat; Report available: 2 days
Reference Range
Amiodarone | 1.5-2.5 mcg/mL |
Desethylamiodarone | 1.5-2.5 mcg/mL |
Toxic | >2.5 mcg/mL |
Clinical Significance
Amiodarone is an antiarrythmic drug. Therapeutic drug monitoring is useful to monitor compliance and avoid toxicity.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153