ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Diltiazem, Serum or Plasma : 0091348

Mnemonic: DILTIAZE

Methodology: Gas Chromatography
Performed: Varies
Reported: 3-10 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Lavender (EDTA) or plain red.

Specimen Preparation: Transfer 2 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.7 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Separator tubes.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 8 days; Refrigerated: 8 days; Frozen: 1 year

Reference Interval:
By report
CPT Code(s): 80299
Cross References: Cardizem® (Diltiazem, Serum or Plasma) , Dilacon® (Diltiazem, Serum or Plasma)
 
 

 

 

 
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