Disopyramide (Norpace)
Test Mnemonic
DISOP
CPT Codes
- 80299 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
3576-6
Aliases
- Rythmodan
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics (Chantilly)
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) | Ambient | Do not use serum separator tubes. Separate from cells immediately and transfer into a standard plastic aliquot tube. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) | Ambient | Do not use plasma separator tubes. Separate from cells immediately and transfer into a standard plastic aliquot tube. | |
| 1 mL | Plasma | Sodium heparin (Green) | Ambient | Do not use plasma separator tubes. Separate from cells immediately and transfer into a standard plastic aliquot tube. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 5 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 35 days |
Days Performed
Mon - Sat
Turnaround Time
2 - 3 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Immunoassay (IA) |
Special Info
Do not use gel separator tubes.
Clinical Info
Disopyramide is useful in treating patients with cardiac arrhythmias and tachycardia. Therapeutic drug monitoring is useful for avoiding toxicity and optimizing dosage.