MEXILETINE SERUM
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: MEXPS
UPHSM LIS Test #: 9454
Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Testing Time: 1 day
Testing Lab: Mayo Labs
UPHSM LIS Test #: 9454
Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Testing Time: 1 day
Testing Lab: Mayo Labs
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 3 mL Serum
Temperature: Refrigerated
Tube Type: 1 Red Top (Plain)
Collection Info:
Draw blood after patient has been receiving mexiletine for at least 3 days and just before administration of the next dose.
Temperature: Refrigerated
Tube Type: 1 Red Top (Plain)
Collection Info:
Draw blood after patient has been receiving mexiletine for at least 3 days and just before administration of the next dose.
Methods
High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
CPT Codes
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.
Reference Range
Therapeutic concentration:
0.8-2.0 mcg/mL (trough value)
Toxic concentration (automatic call-back):
>2.0 mcg/mL (trough value)
0.8-2.0 mcg/mL (trough value)
Toxic concentration (automatic call-back):
>2.0 mcg/mL (trough value)