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HelpTest Code PA Procainamide and N-Acetylprocainamide, Serum
Additional Codes
| 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 Serum
Collection Instructions:
1. Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge the specimen.
2. For serum gel tubes, plasma may sit on gel refrigerated or be aliquoted into a plastic vial.
3. For red top tubes, aliquot serum immediately into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.25 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen (preferred) | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days | |
| Ambient | 24 hours |
UPH Waterloo Region Lab Test Catalog
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