loader
Find a Test

Amiodarone

Order Code
702891
CPT
80151
Test Details
Synonyms

Cordarone

TAT

11 days

Methodology

Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)

Remarks

Cause for Rejection: Gel-barrier tube

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Monitors amiodarone blood levels for therapeutic efficacy and potential toxicity. Used in arrhythmia management.

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Volume

2 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube or green-top (heparin) tube

Patient Preparation

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.

Collection

Do not use gel-barrier tube.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 8 days
Refrigerated 8 days
Frozen 21 days
Order Code
702891
CPT
80151
Test Details
Synonyms

Cordarone

TAT

11 days

Methodology

Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)

Remarks

Cause for Rejection: Gel-barrier tube

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Monitors amiodarone blood levels for therapeutic efficacy and potential toxicity. Used in arrhythmia management.

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Volume

2 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube or green-top (heparin) tube

Patient Preparation

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.

Collection

Do not use gel-barrier tube.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 8 days
Refrigerated 8 days
Frozen 21 days