87215:PROCAINAMIDE and N-ACETYLPROCAINAMIDE (NAPA)
Methodology:
Fluorescence Polarization Immunoassay (FPIA)
Edit Date:
2/16/2010
Components:
Procainamide / N-acetylprocainamide (NAPA)
Performed:
Daily
Released:
24 hours after setup at PeaceHealth Laboratories’ reference lab
CPT Code:
80192-90
Specimen Collection Details
Collection:
One 5 mL red top tube. Do not use a serum separator tube (SST) or plasma separator tube (PST). Also acceptable: One 4 mL green top tube (sodium heparin).
Handling:
Allow to clot, centrifuge and immediately separate serum or plasma into a plastic vial. Refrigerate.
Stability:
7 days ambient, 14 days refrigerated, or 6 months frozen.
Standard Volume:
1 mL serum or plasma.
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL serum or plasma.
Transport:
Refrigerated.
Rejection Criteria:
EDTA plasma; use of separator tube, gels, or grey top tube (sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate).