Mexiletine

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB2506
  • Soft Test Code:
  • MEXIL
  • Send Out Test Code:
  • 4934
Clinical Significance

Therapeutic Drug Monitoring, Antiarrhythmic 


Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements

2.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial


Transport And Storage

14 days Ambient
14 days Refrigerated
5 months Frozen


Collection Instructions

Do not collect in a Serum Separator Tube (SST or PST)

Specimen should be drawn prior to next dose


Minimum Volume

0.7 mL


Neonatal Volume

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

Usual antiarrhythmic range: 0.7 - 2.5 mcg/mL


Methodology:
  • Gas Chromatography (GC)
Clinical Significance

Therapeutic Drug Monitoring, Antiarrhythmic 


Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Quest - Chantilly
Days Performed
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Sendouts - Clinical
Turn Around Time

5 to 6 days


Coding & Compliance

CDM

01428703


CPT Coding

80299