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Quinidine
| Item | Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No | ||
| Available Stat? | No | ||
| Test code | QUIND | ||
| Performed by | Quest | ||
| Sendout? | Yes | ||
| Method | FPIA | ||
| Collection Instructions | Collect specimen as a trough | ||
| Container type | Red top (Gold top unacceptable), Lavendar top, Dark green top, Light green top | ||
| Amount to Collect | 2 mL blood | ||
| Sample type | Serum or plasma | ||
| Preferred volume | 1 mL serum or plasma | ||
| Min. Volume | 0.2 mL serum or plasma | ||
| UCSF Rejection Criteria | Collected in Gold top. | ||
| Processing notes | Separate serum and refrigerate. Order Quest # 66944P | ||
| Units | mg/L | ||
| Normal range |
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| Critical value | UCSF: ≥ 5 mg/L Quest priority-1: ≥ 10 mg/L |
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| Synonyms | Cardioquin; Quinidex | ||
| Stability | Room temperature 4 days, refrigerated 1 week. | ||
| Turn around times | Test performed daily. Turnaround time 5 - 7 days. | ||
| Last Updated | 9/17/2012 2:27:11 PM | ||
| Entry Number | 805 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667