Amiodarone; Desethylamiodarone
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Amiodarone and Metabolite, Serum
Test ID: AMIO
Test
Method
LC-MS/MS
Report Includes
Specimens
Avoid gel separator tubes; Serum
Test Location
University Health Network, 200 Elizabeth St, 11E-444, Toronto ON M5G 2C4
Test Version
18-Oct-2024
Specimen
Specimens
Avoid gel separator tubes; Serum
Sample Volume
3 mL
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Specimen Comment
Avoid gel separator tubes.
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
To monitor therapy, draw trough specimen prior to next dose.
Handling Information
Store and send frozen.
Stability
| Refrigerated | 72 hours |
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| Frozen | 2 Years (-70°C) |
Rejection Criteria
| Specimen | Gel-separator tube |
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Test Version
18-Oct-2024
Performance / Interpretation
Method
LC-MS/MS
Turnaround Time
7 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
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| Amiodarone | mg/L |
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Effective October 17, 2024, a calibration adjustment will result in an average decrease of 0.25mg/L in serum amiodarone and metabolite values.
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| Desethylamiodarone | mg/L |
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Effective October 17, 2024, a calibration adjustment will result in an average decrease of 0.25mg/L in serum amiodarone and metabolite values.
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Test Location
University Health Network, 200 Elizabeth St, 11E-444, Toronto ON M5G 2C4
Test Version
18-Oct-2024
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| AMIO | 2541Amiodarone | mg/L |
| 28342Desethylamiodarone | Desethylamiodarone | |
| 40002Test Comment |
Test Version
18-Oct-2024