METOPROLOL

Synonyms: Lopressor; Toprol
Computer Code: (RMETO)
Specimen Collection: 4 mL blood (red or sodium heparin green top tube). No gel-barrier tubes.
Minimum Volume: 2 mL
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Allow to clot, centrifuge, refrigerate. Min 0.5 mL. Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection.
Reference Values: See reference laboratory report.
Lab Code: Send Out
Requisition: SPEC C
Test Frequency:
Routine TAT: 5 days
Stat TAT: N/A
CPT Code(s): 80375
LCD or NCD:
Methodology Used:
See Addendum XVII