ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Naproxen, Serum or Plasma : 0091346

Mnemonic: NAPROXE

Methodology: High Performance Liquid Chromatography
Performed: Varies
Reported: 3-9 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Plain red, lavender (EDTA), or pink (K2EDTA).

Specimen Preparation: Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.2 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Separator tubes.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 10 months
Reference Interval:
By report
CPT Code(s): 80299
Cross References: Aleve® (Naproxen, Serum or Plasma) , Anaprox® (Naproxen, Serum or Plasma) , Naprosyn® (Naproxen, Serum or Plasma) , Naproxyn (Naproxen, Serum or Plasma)