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 |