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Mexiletine
| Item | Value | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No | ||||
| Available Stat? | No | ||||
| Test code | MEXL | ||||
| Performed by | Quest | ||||
| Sendout? | Yes | ||||
| Method | Gas chromatography | ||||
| Container type | Red top (Gold top unacceptable) | ||||
| Amount to Collect | 4 mL blood | ||||
| Sample type | Serum | ||||
| Preferred volume | 2 mL serum | ||||
| Min. Volume | 1 mL serum | ||||
| UCSF Rejection Criteria | Collected in Gold top | ||||
| Processing notes | Refrigerate serum. Order Quest # 4934Z. | ||||
| Units | µg/mL (mcg/mL) | ||||
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| Critical value | Quest Priority-1: ≥ 5 µg/mL Quest Priority-2: 2.0-4.9 µg/mL |
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| Turn around times | Test performed Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Turnaround time: 2-5 days. | ||||
| LOINC code | 3819-0 | ||||
| Last Updated | 10/2/2010 11:52:18 AM | ||||
| Entry Number | 661 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667