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Clinical System Name
Miscellaneous Test
Synonyms
Acetazolamide Level
Diamox
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Red or Lavender/EDTA
Preferred Vol: 2.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 1.0 mL
Note: Do not use serum separator tubes (no Gold SSTs).
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Gold/SST is unacceptable
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: 2 - 4 C
Storage location: Store specimen in CPA refrigerator Send Outs rack.
Off-site collection:
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum or plasma | Room temp |
15 d |
| Refrigerated | 30 d | |
| Frozen |
30 d |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | M and Th | 5 d |
Performing Laboratory
NMS Labs
200 Welsh Road
Horsham, PA 19044
Phone Number: (215) 657-4900 or (800) 522-6671
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
80375
Methodology
Method: High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
Analytical Volume: 0.4 mL Serum or Plasma
Limitations:
Reference Range
| uG/mL | |
| Therapeutic | 10 - 15 |
| Toxic | 20 or greater |
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: |
Acetazolamide, Serum/Plasma |
| Reference Test Number: |
0050SP |
| Instructions: |
Send Monday - Friday via FedEx Priority Overnight. NMS accepts Saturday deliveries. |