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HelpTest ID FROPI Ropivacaine, Serum/Plasma
Method Name
Gas Chromatography (GC)
Reporting Name
RopivacaineSpecimen Type
VariesSubmit only 1 of the following specimens:
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s). (Serum gel tube is not acceptable.) Spin down and send 1 mL serum refrigerate in a plastic vial.
Plasma
Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) or pink top tube(s). (Plasma gel tube is not acceptable.) Spin down and send 1 mL plasma refrigerate in plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days |
| Frozen | 240 days |
Reference Values
Reporting limit determined each analysis.
Following epidural administration 10 mg/hr, 20 mg/hr and 30 mg/hr, mean plasma concentration of 0.39, 0.88, 1.19 mcg/mL at 21 hours respectively.
Bolus I.V. administration 84 mg/70 kg and 131 mg/70 kg, peak plasma concentrations of 1.1 and 1.7 mcg/mL at 2 minutes respectively.
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday
Report Available
3 daysPerforming Laboratory
NMS LabsCPT Code Information
80375