FLECAINIDE
Flecainide (Tambocor)
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3401
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plain red top tube, lavender top (EDTA) tube, or green top (heparin) tube
Specimen Type:
Serum or plasma
Preferred Volume:
3 mL
Minimum Volume:
1.1 mL
Collection Procedure:
Draw immediately prior to the next dose unless otherwise instructed.
Specimen Processing:
Transfer the separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
Store and Transport:
Room Temperature
Stability:
Frozen - 14 days
Refrigerated - 14 days
Room temperature - 14 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Gel tubes are not allowed.
CPT Codes:
80181 - Flecainide Tambocor (EAP 30021088)
Method:
Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)