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HelpTest Code AMIO Amiodarone, Serum
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Reporting Name
Amiodarone, SSpecimen Type
Serum RedSpecimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Red top (serum gel/SST are not acceptable)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Draw blood no sooner than 12 hours (trough value) after last dose or immediately before next scheduled dose.
2. Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial within 2 hours of collection.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum Red | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | |
| Frozen | 28 days | ||
| Ambient | 24 hours |
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Specimen Retention Time
2 weeksReport Available
2 to 5 daysReference Values
AMIODARONE
Trough Value
0.5-2.0 mcg/mL: Therapeutic concentration
>2.5 mcg/mL: Toxic concentration
DESETHYLAMIODARONE
No therapeutic range established for desethylamiodarone; activity and serum concentration are similar to parent drug.
Useful For
Monitoring amiodarone therapy, especially when amiodarone is coadministered with other drugs that may interact
Evaluating possible amiodarone toxicity
Assessing patient compliance
CPT Code Information
80151
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| AMIO | Amiodarone, S | 55152-3 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9247 | Amiodarone, S | 3330-8 |
| 2485 | Desethylamiodarone | 6774-4 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a one of the following with the specimen:
-Therapeutics Test Request (T831)
-Cardiovascular Test Request (T724)