Test Code LAB10427 Flecainide (Tambocor®)
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
FLEC
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Alternate Collection Container
Lavender 6 mL (K3EDTA)
Transport
Serum refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge, separate and send 4.0 mL in a screw-capped plastic vial.
Stability
Ambient: 5 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Minimum Testing Volume
1.5 mL
Reference Range
Therapeutic: 0.2–1.0 µg/mL
Toxic: >1.0 µg/mL
Methodology
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
Performed
Tuesday and Friday
Reported
5-8 days
CPT Codes
80299
Unacceptable Conditions
SST