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Mexiletine (Mexitil)
Test CodeMEXIL
Alias/See Also
Mexiletine, Serum/Plasma
Quest Code
1806
Quest Code
1806
CPT Codes
80299
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum collected in a no additive (red-top) tube, transferred to a plastic screw-cap vial
Minimum Volume
0.7 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
2 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube, transferred to a plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 5 months
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 5 months
Methodology
Gas Chromatography
Setup Schedule
Tuesday, Thursday a.m.
Report Available
5 days
Performing Laboratory
National Medical Services
Willow Grove, PA
