MEXILETINE, SERUM
Marquette General Health System
HLAB/HOL Code |
MEXPS | |
MGH LIS Test No |
9454 | |
Schedule |
Monday through Saturday | |
Testing Time |
1 day | |
Testing Lab |
Mayo Labs | |
QORR Test Code |
M9454 | |
Type |
1 Red Top (Plain) | |
Volume |
3 mL Serum | |
Temperature |
Refrigerated | |
Preservative |
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Collection Info |
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s) after patient has been receiving mexiletine for at least 3 days and just before administration of the next dose. (Serum gel tube is not acceptable.) Spin down and send 3 mL of serum refrigerated. |
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Clinical Utilities CPT Codes Reference Range
80299
The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines
and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the
sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions
regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Therapeutic concentration:
0.8-2.0 mcg/mL (trough value)
Toxic concentration (automatic call-back):
>2.0 mcg/mL (trough value)
Component Information
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