Flecainide FLEC

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Flecainide Level, Serum

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Flecainide Level, Serum

Clinical Info

Monitoring the flecainide concentration is used to assure compliance and avoid toxicity of this cardiac drug used to treat ventricular tachcardia and premature cardiac contractions.

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Red Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube:  Red-top tube(s).(no additive)
Specimen: 2 mL serum (0.5mL min)
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Stability: 5 Days Room Temperature
                 7 Days Refrigerated
               30 Days Frozen
 
 
 Note: Spin down within 1 hour of draw and separate serum

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

5 Days Room Temperature
                 7 Days Refrigerated
               30 Days Frozen
 
 
 Note: Spin down within 1 hour of draw and separate serum

Methodology

Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry

Days Performed

Tuesday, Friday
Reports in 4-8 days

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics' Nichols Institute, Inc. - Chantilly

CPT

80181
 
LOINC Code: 3638-4

PDM

5908380

Result Interpretation

0.20-0.99 mcg/mL
 
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

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