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MEXILETINE, S/P |
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ORDERING INFORMATION: |
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB2678 Geisinger Epic ID: 32239 | |
SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
Serum or plasma | |
Preferred collection container: |
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Specimen required: |
2 mL aliquot of serum or plasma; minimum 0.7 mL | |
Special notes: |
Do not use serum separator tube | |
| SPECIMEN PROCESSING |
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Specimen processing instructions: |
Serum: Allow to clot. Serum and plasma: Centrifuge 10 minutes at 3000 rpm. | |
Transport temperature: |
Room temperature (preferred). Refrigerated or frozen specimen also acceptable. | |
Specimen stability: |
Room Temperature: 14 days. Refrigerated: 14 days. Frozen: 5 months (-20°C). | |
TEST DETAILS |
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CPT code(s): |
80299 | |
| Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed. The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. | ||
Test includes: |
Mexiletine. | |
Methodology: |
Gas Chromatography (GC) |
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Synonyms: |
Mexitil Quest test code 4934 MEXIL
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