Diltiazem (Cardizem®, Dilacor®), Serum or Plasma

Message
LabCorp


Test Code
808151


Alias/See Also
"Cardizem®
Dilacor®
Diltia®
Taztia®
Tiazac®"


CPT Codes
82491

Preferred Specimen
"Serum
"


Minimum Volume
"0.6 mL


"


Other Acceptable Specimens
"plasma
"


Transport Container
"Red-top tube or green-top (heparin) tube.
"


Transport Temperature
"Maintain specimen at room temperature. Room temperature is adequate for shipping and/or short-term storage (three days); specimens may also be refrigerated or frozen.
"


Methodology
"High-pressure liquid chromatography with ultraviolet detection (HPLC/UV) "



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