Bupivacaine Quantitative, Serum or Plasma
2014493
Ordering Recommendation
Aid in the assessment of bupivacaine toxicity.
Mnemonic
BUPIVAC SP
Methodology
Quantitative Gas Chromatography
Performed
Varies
Reported
3-10 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Submit With Order
Specimen Required
- Patient Preparation
- Collect
- Plain Red, Lavender (EDTA), or Pink (K2EDTA).
- Specimen Preparation
- Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube and freeze immediately. (Min: 0.4 mL)
- Storage/Transport Temperature
- Frozen.
- Unacceptable Conditions
- Separator tubes.
- Remarks
- Stability
- Ambient: Undefined; Refrigerated: Undefined; Frozen: 6 months
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
Note
Hotline History
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CPT Code(s)
80375 (Alt code: G0480)
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
2014494 | Bupivacaine Quantitative Serum or Plasma |
Aliases
Performed at National Medical Services (NMS)