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HelpTest Code IPECAC Ipecac
Clinical System Name
Ipecac Level
Synonyms
Cephaeline
Emetine
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Red or Dark Green/Sodium Heparin
Preferred Vol: 3.0 mL
Minimum Vol:
Note:
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: 2 - 4 C
Storage location: Deliver specimen to Send Outs refrigerated rack.
Off-site collection:
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum or Plasma | Room temp | 3 d |
| Refrigerated | Y | |
| Frozen | Y |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | Daily | 7 -14 d |
Performing Laboratory
Medtox Laboratories, Inc.
402 West County Road D
St. Paul, MN 55112
Phone: (651) 286-6220
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
82542
Methodology
Method: Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
Analytical Volume: 3.0 mL serum or plasma, or 3.0 mL urine
Limitations:
Reference Range
| Interpretation | ||
| Emetine, ng/ml | 0.5 ng/ml | <75.0 ng/ml |
| Cephaeline, ng/ml | 0.5 ng/ml | |
Therapeutic and toxic ranges have not been established. Emetine
and cephaeline are alkaloids present in ipecac. Serum emetine
levels within 2 hours of a 30 ml dose of ipecac syrup range from
0-75.0 ng/ml.
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Ipecac Use Markers, serum or plasma |
| Reference Test Number: | 416 |
| Instructions: | Send out Monday - Friday via FedEx overnight. Medtox accepts Saturday deliveries. Ship at ambient temperature. |