Metoprolol Quantitative
Order Name
Metoprolol Qnt
Test Number: 3488438
Revision Date 12/20/2022
Test Number: 3488438
Revision Date 12/20/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Metoprolol Quantitative
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Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 2.0 mL ( 0.5 mL) | Serum or Plasma | Clot Activator SST | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Red-top tube OR green-top (heparin) tube. Gel-barrier tubes are NOT recommended. Specimen Storage: SUBMISSION/TRANSPORT (<3 days): Room Temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen. Specimen Collection: Serum or plasma should be separated from cells within two hours of venipuncture. Submit serum or plasma in a plastic transport tube. Special Instructions: Testing referred to MedTox Laboratories Inc MX#126 |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 10-14 days |
| Clinical Use | Also known as Lopressor |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 811547 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 811547 |
| CPT Code(s) | 80299 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |