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Epic Code LAB685 Lidocaine Level

Test Name Alias

Xylocaine | 8266

Interface Order Alias

10196

Quick Collect

+(2)S/PO/A

Collection Instructions

Specimen Collection: Blood

 

Containers

Red

Preferred

 Gold
Preferred Volume to Collect 3.0 mL 3.0 mL
Minimum Volume to Collect 1.0 mL 1.0 mL
Neonate Volume to Collect 1.0 mL 1.0 mL
Capillary Collect Ok? Yes Yes
Microtainer Acceptable? Yes Yes

 

Collection Instructions:

  • After collection, gently invert tube 8-10 times.
  • Specimen should be processed – See Processing Instructions.

Processing Instructions (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)

Processed Specimen: Serum

Centrifuge/Spin: Yes

Aliquot: Yes

 

Processing Instructions:

  • When tubes are clotted (30-45 minutes), centrifuge specimens
  • Pipette serum into aliquot tube

Minimum serum volume: 0.5 mL

 

Transport Temperature: Ambient

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 14 days

Refrigerate: 14 days

Frozen: 14 days

Laboratory Retention: 7 days

Test Frequency

Available 24 hours, usual TAT 1 day.

STAT TAT 4 hours.

Reference Range

Therapeutic range: 2.0 – 5.0 mcg/mL

Critical Value: Laboratory Critical Values Table

Performing Department

Toxicology

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI

Methodology

Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry

 

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Spectrum Health Toxicology Laboratory. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The laboratory is regulated under CLIA as qualified to perform high-complexity testing. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research.

CPT

80176

CDM Code

3018017601

Epic Test ID

1230100885

LOINC

Lidocaine Lvl: 3714-3

Mayo Access Code

SHO262

Reviewed Date

2/15/2023