Amidarone, Serum

Test Code: TD_5954
CPT Code(s): 80151

$39

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Cordarone
N-desethylamiodarone

Test Includes

Amidarone

Methodology

High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)

Rejection Criteria

Samples collected in serum separator tube
Gross hemolysis
Gross lipemia
Gross icterus
Heparin plasma samples

Reference Range(s)

Amiodarone: 1.0-3.0 UG/ML
Desethylamiodarone: 1.0-3.0 UG/ML

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Plain red top tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL serum or plasma

Sample Stability

2 days room temperature
2 weeks refrigerated
2 weeks frozen

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

Allow sample to clot in an upright position for at least 60 minutes, then centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a plastic transport tube within 2 hours of collection. Clearly label tube as serum from a plain red top tube. Refrigerate.

Alternative Specimen

1 mL EDTA (lavender top) plasma. Centrifuge sample and separate plasma from cells immediately. Transfer plasma to a plastic transport tube. Clearly label tube as EDTA plasma. Refrigerate.