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HelpTest Code PA Procainamide and N-Acetylprocainamide, Serum
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| Allen | MisLab |
| Epic ID | LAB2570 |
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Serum gel tubes should be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection.
2. Red-top tubes should be centrifuged and the serum aliquoted into a plastic vial within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen (preferred) | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days | |
| Ambient | 24 hours |
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Note:
Transport frozen.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Method Name
Homogeneous Enzyme Immunoassay
Useful For
Monitoring therapy with procainamide
Assessing compliance
Evaluating procainamide toxicity
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 2 daysReference Values
Procainamide
Therapeutic: 4.0-10.0 mcg/mL
Critical value: >12.0 mcg/mL
N-acetylprocainamide
Therapeutic: 12.0-18.0 mcg/mL
Critical value: ≥40.0 mcg/mL
CPT Code Information
80192