REF MISC
Mexiletine (Mexitil)
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plain red top tube, lavender top (EDTA) tube, or green top (heparin) tube (NO GEL TUBES)
Specimen Type:
Serum or plasma
Preferred Volume:
3 mL
Minimum Volume:
1.1 mL
Store and Transport:
Room Temperature
Stability:
Frozen - 14 days
Refrigerated - 14 days
Room temperature - 7 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Gel barrier tubes will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
80299
Method:
High-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC)