Test Overview
Method
Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Result Included
Bupivacaine (Marcaine)
Specimen
Specimen Type
Avoid gel separator tubesSerum
Volume
Sample Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Comment
Avoid gel separator tubes.
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Store and send frozen.
Stability
| Ambient | Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|---|
| 72 Hours | 72 Hours | 180 days |
Rejection Criteria
| Criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Other | Gel-separator |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
12 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
-
Bupivacaine (Marcaine)µg/mLTherapeutic: 0.1 4.0
Referral Location
Out-of-Country
Test Version
Last Updated
2019-09-30