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Test Code
AMID
Test Name
Amiodarone
CPT Codes
80151
Included Tests
  • Amiodarone
  • Desethylamiodarone
Expected Turnaround Time
5 - 7 days
Clinical Utility

This test is used for therapeutic drug management.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Serum

Alternate Specimen Type: Plasma

Collection Container: Red Top, Plain

Alternate Collection Container: Lavender Top (EDTA) or Green Top (Sodium or Lithium Heparin)

Desired Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a red top, plain tube via venipuncture.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection.
  2. Transfer 2 mL of serum to a clear aliquot tube.
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated.
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

 8 days

Refrigerated

 8 days

Frozen

21 days

Freeze/Thaw Cycles

 Stable x3
Causes for Rejection
  • Gel-barrier tube
Methodology
Liquid Chromatography - Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Reference Intervals

 See patient report.
Alternate Names
  • Cordarone
Reference Lab
Labcorp Of America Holdings
Testing Schedule
Varies
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