Cordarone
11 days
Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)
Cause for Rejection: Gel-barrier tube
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Monitors amiodarone blood levels for therapeutic efficacy and potential toxicity. Used in arrhythmia management.
Serum or Plasma
2 mL
Red-top tube or green-top (heparin) tube
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
Do not use gel-barrier tube.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 8 days |
| Refrigerated | 8 days |
| Frozen | 21 days |