Lidocaine and Metabolite (MEGX), Tissue Test (2512TI)
| Analysis Code |
2512TI |
| Test Name |
Lidocaine and Metabolite (MEGX), Tissue |
| Test Includes |
Lidocaine [GC], Monoethylglycinexylidide (MEGX) [GC] |
| Compound Synonym(s) |
Lidocaine Metabolite
Xylocaine® |
| Purpose |
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring |
| Category |
Anesthetic (Local) |
| Method(s) |
Gas Chromatography (GC) |
| Specimen Requirements |
10 g Tissue |
| Transport Temperature |
Refrigerated |
| Specimen Container |
NMS Labs has no experimental or literature-based data regarding the choice of specific specimen collection containers for this test. |
| Special Handling |
None |
| Light Protection Required |
Not Required |
| Stability |
Room Temperature: Undetermined
Refrigerated: Undetermined
Frozen (-20 °C): Undetermined |
| Rejection Criteria |
None |
| Day(s) Test Set-up |
[GC] Tuesday 7 days |
| Suggested CPT Code |
[Sample Prep] 80103
[GC] 80176 |
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