Test Overview
Clinical Utility
Propafenone is a cardiac drug for treating ventricular arrhythmias. Therapeutic drug monitoring is important to optimize dose, to assure compliance, and to avoid toxicity.
Method
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Result Included
Propafenone
Aliases/Synonyms
Rythmol; Rytmonorm
Specimen
Specimen Type
Avoid gel separator tubesSerum
Plasma (Na heparin)
Volume
Sample Volume
1.0 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Comment
Avoid gel separator tubes.
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
Collect sample 2 – 6 hours post oral dose.
Handling Information
Store and send frozen.
Stability
| Ambient | Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|---|
| 5 days | 7 days | 30 days |
Rejection Criteria
| Criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Specimen | Gel-separator tube |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
11 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
-
Propafenoneµg/mL0.2 - 1.6
Referral Location
Out-of-Country
Interface & Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Name | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROPA S | PROPAFENONE | 63101 | mcg/mL |
Test Version
Last Updated
2019-11-01