AMIODARONE

Synonyms: Cordarone; Nexterone; Pacerone
Computer Code: (RAMIO)
Specimen Collection: 5 mL blood (red, sodium heparin green or lavender top tube). NOTE: No gel tubes.
Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Serum: Allow to clot, centrifuge, remove serum and freeze. Min 0.6 mL serum. Plasma: centrifuge, remove plasma and freeze. Min 0.6 mL plasma.
Reference Values: See reference laboratory report.
Lab Code: Send Out
Requisition: SPEC C
Test Frequency: NA
Routine TAT: 7 days
Stat TAT: N/A
CPT Code(s): 80299
LCD or NCD:
Methodology Used:
See Addendum XVII