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HelpTest Code LAB1396 Propranolol Level
Additional Codes
Propranolo
Clinical System Name
Propranolol Level
Synonyms
Inderal
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Red or Dark Green/Sodium Heparin
Preferred Vol: 5 mL
Minimum Vol: 1 mL
Note: Do not use gold tops or other gel separator tubes.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: -20 C
Storage location: Freeze in the CPA freezer send-outs rack.
Off-site collection: Spin blood. Transfer serum or plasma to plastic aliquot container. Send frozen.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Plasma or serum | Room temp | 3 d |
| Refrigerated | 14 d | |
| Frozen | > 14 d |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | Daily | 5 - 16 d |
Performing Laboratory
Medtox Laboratories
Department
Department:
Medtox Laboratories
402 West County Road D
St Paul, MN 55112
Phone Number: (800) 832-3244
Methodology
Method: Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)
Analytical Volume: 0.5 mL Serum or Plasma
Limitations:
Reference Range
10 - 150 ng/mL
CPT Codes
82491
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: |
Propranolol, serum or plasma |
| Reference Lab Test Code: | 109 |
| Instructions: | Send out Monday through Friday via FedEx Priority Overnight. Saturday deliveries are accepted. |