MEXILETINE

Synonyms: Mexitil
Computer Code: (RMEX)
Specimen Collection: 4 mL blood (red, lavender or sodium heparin green top tube).
Minimum Volume: 3 mL
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Serum: Allow to clot, centrifuge, remove serum, refrigerate. Min 1.1 mL serum. Plasma: centrifuge, remove plasma, refrigerate. Min 1.1 mL plasma.
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): 80299
LCD or NCD:
Methodology Used:
See Addendum XVII