Lidocaine (Xylocaine)
Order Name
LIDOCAINE
Test Number: 3603900
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 3603900
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Lidocaine (Xylocaine)
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Immunoassay (IA) | 3714-3 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.3) | Serum | Clot Activator (Red Top, No-Gel) | Room Temperature |
| Alternate 1 | 1 mL (0.3) | Plasma | Sodium Heparin (Green Top / No-Gel) | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Notes: 0.3 mL (Note: This volume Does NOT allow for repeat testing.) Specimen Type: Red-top tube OR green-top (heparin) tube. DO NOT USE A GEL-BARRIER TUBE. The use of a gel-barrier tubes is not recommended due to slow absorption of the drug by the gel. Depending on the specimen volume and storage time, the decrease in drug level due to absorption may be clinically significant. Container Detail: No Gel Specimen Storage: Room Temperature Specimen Collection: Transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube. Draw specimens 12 hours after initiating therapy for arrhythmia prophylaxis, then every 24 hours thereafter. Obtain specimens every 12 hours when cardiac or hepatic insufficiency exists. Specimen Stability: Ambient: 14 days, Refrigerated : 14 days, Frozen: 14 days |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 2 - 3 days Saturday thru Sunday on 1st shift; reported within one working day. |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 007013 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 007013 |
| CPT Code(s) | 80176 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |