FLECAINIDE SERUM

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: FLEC
UPHSM LIS Test #: 023850
Schedule:
Testing Time: 2-5 Days
Testing Lab: Mayo

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: 1.5 mL
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Collection Container/Tube: Red top
Collection Instructions:
1. Draw blood immediately before next scheduled dose.
2. Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial within 2 hours of collection.

Specimen Acceptability

REJECT DUE TO:
Gross hemolysis: OK
Gross lipemia: OK
Gross icterus: OK

Methods

Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)

Clinical Utilities

Optimizing dosage
Assessing flecainide toxicity
Monitoring compliance

CPT Codes

80181

* 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.

Reference Range

Trough Value
0.2-1.0 mcg/mL: Therapeutic concentration
>1.0 mcg/mL: Toxic concentration