BUPIVACAINE

Synonyms: Levobupivacaine Marcaine; Sensorcaine
Computer Code: (RBUP)
Specimen Collection: 5 mL blood (red or sodium heparin green top tube). No gel-barrier tubes.
Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Serum: centrifuge, remove serum, refrigerate. Min 0.5 mL serum. Plasma: centrifuge, remove plasma, refrigerate. Min 0.5 mL plasma. Must separate from cells within 2 hours of collection.
Reference Values: See reference laboratory report.
Lab Code: Send Out
Requisition: SPEC C
Test Frequency: NA
Routine TAT: 14 days
Stat TAT: N/A
CPT Code(s): 80375
LCD or NCD:
Methodology Used:
See Addendum XVII