Methyldopa, Serum/Plasma Test (2985SP)
| Analysis Code |
2985SP |
| Test Name |
Methyldopa, Serum/Plasma |
| Test Includes |
Methyldopa [HPLC] |
| Compound Synonym(s) |
Aldomet® |
| Purpose |
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring |
| Category |
Antihypertensive |
| Method(s) |
High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) |
| Specimen Requirements |
2 mL Serum or Plasma |
| Transport Temperature |
Frozen |
| Specimen Container |
Green top tube (Sodium Heparin), Lavender top tube (EDTA) |
| Special Handling |
Promptly centrifuge and separate Serum or Plasma into a plastic screw capped vial using approved guidelines. |
| Light Protection Required |
Not Required |
| Stability |
Room Temperature: Not Stable
Refrigerated: Not Stable
Frozen (-20 °C): 7 day(s) |
| Rejection Criteria |
Received Room Temperature. Received Refrigerated. Polymer gel separation tube (SST or PST). |
| Day(s) Test Set-up |
[HPLC] Tuesday 3 days |
| Suggested CPT Code |
[HPLC] 82491 |
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