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Propafenone, Serum/Plasma
Test ID: PROPA S
Test
Aliases/Synonyms
Method
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Report Includes
Propafenone
Specimens
Avoid gel separator tubes; Serum; Plasma (Na heparin)
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.
Test Location
Quest Diagnostics, California USA
Test Version
1-Nov-2019
Specimen
Specimens
Avoid gel separator tubes; Serum; Plasma (Na heparin)
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 | 5 days |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Rejection Criteria
| Specimen | Gel-separator tube |
|---|
Test Version
1-Nov-2019
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Turnaround Time
11 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propafenone | µg/mL |
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Test Location
Quest Diagnostics, California USA
Test Version
1-Nov-2019
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PROPA S | 63101PROPAFENONE | mcg/mL |
Test Version
1-Nov-2019