Test Code LAB10422 Lidocaine (Xylocaine®)
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
LIDCN
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Alternate Collection Container
Lavender 4 mL (K3EDTA)
Green PST (Lithium Heparin)
Transport
Serum or plasma refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge, separate and send 1.0 mL.
Stability
Ambient: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 1 month
Minimum Testing Volume
0.2 mL
Reference Range
Therapeutic: 2.0-5.0 µg/mL
Toxic: >6.0 µg/mL
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay
Performed
Sunday – Saturday
Reported
2 days
CPT Codes
80176
Unacceptable Conditions
SST