Propafenone Blood
Test Mnemonic
PROPAF
CPT Codes
- 80375/G0480 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
6905-4
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) | Refrigerated | Do not use serum separator tubes. Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection and transfer into standard aliquot tube. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) | Refrigerated | Do not use separator tubes. Separate plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection and transfer into standard aliquot tube. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.21 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 1 month |
| Ambient | 1 month |
| Frozen | 15 months |
Days Performed
Varies
Turnaround Time
9 - 12 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) |
Special Info
Use of peak serum level is recommended for patient monitoring. Blood drug level drops rapidly, leading to many negative results at the trough. Peak serum concentration occurs 3 - 4 hours post dose. Separator tubes are unacceptable. This test is New York DOH approved.