Lidocaine
CPT Code(s): | 80176 |
Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation:Draw specimens 12 hours after initiating therapy for arrhythmia prophylaxis, then every 24 hours thereafter. Collect:Plain red. Also acceptable: green (sodium heparin). Specimen Preparation:Separate serum from cells immediately. Transfer 1 mL serum to an RDL Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature:Refrigerated. Stability:After separation from cells: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month |
New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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