Lidocaine (Xylocaine), Serum (LABCORP)

Test Code

1231100401

Alias/See Also

LAB685: Lidocaine Level | LABCORP EAP: 007013

CPT Codes
80176x1

Preferred Specimen

LABCORP LAB: RED TOP - PLAIN (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A

Transport Temperature

Specimen Type: Urine (random), FROZEN and PROTECTED FROM LIGHT Container: Red-top tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube OR green-top (heparin) tube. DO NOT USE A GEL-BARRIER TUBE. The use of gel-barrier tubes is not recommended due to slow absorption of the drug by the gel. Depending on the specimen volume and storage time, the decrease in drug level due to absorption may be clinically significant. Storage: Room Temperature Special Instructions: Not Available Specimen Collection: Transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic tranport tube. For therapeutic monitoring, collect specimen immediately prior to next dose. Method: Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS) Stability Room Temp: 14 days Refrigerated: 14 days Frozen: 14 days

Report Available

LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min

Last Updated: March 6, 2023

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