Test directory: Amiodarone

Ordering Code4764
Test NameAmiodarone
AliasCordarone
Pacerone
Preferred SpecimenSerum
No gel barrier tubes.
Preferred ContainerPlain (Red)
Other Specimen/ContainerPlasma in EDTA, K2 (Lavender), Plasma in Lithium Heparin (Green), Plasma in Sodium Heparin (Green)
Optimum Volume3 mL
Collection InstructionsDo Not use SST
Do Not use PST
Handling InstructionsCentrifuge & aliquot specimen immediately
Sendout dept. to send Frozen to reference lab.
Transport RequirementsOahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 2 Days
Refrigerated: 4 Days
Frozen: 1 Month
Rejection CriteriaAmbient, Gel barrier tube, Hemolyzed, Lipemic
Avail. StatNO
Analytic TimeUp to 6 Days
MethodologyLiquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
Reference Lab Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of December 3, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Amiodarone, SerumALLSee report.
DesethylamiodaroneALLSee report.