Metoprolol (Lopressor) Drug Level
| Label Mnemonic: | METOPSP |
| Epic code: | LAB3604 |
| Downtime form: | A-1a Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery |
Commercial Mailout Laboratory
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
Specimen(s):
Serum or Plasma
Collection Medium:
 |
| Red top tube 5 mL (Clot Activator) |
Alternate
Collection Media:
Lavender top tube 3 mL (EDTA)
Minimum:
Preferred Minimum: 1 mL serum or plasma
Absolute Minimum: 0.4 mL serum or plasma
Absolute Minimum: 0.4 mL serum or plasma
Rejection Criteria:
Gels or separator tubes are not accepted.
Delivery Instructions:
Submit specimen to laboratory as soon as possible after collection.Testing Schedule:
Varies
Turn Around
Time:
8-11 days upon receipt at reference laboratory
Reference Range:
By report
Methodology:
Quantitative High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass
Spectrometry
CPT Code:
80375