ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

0091453: Metoprolol (Lopressor®), Serum or Plasma

Test Mnemonic: METOPRO SP
Methodology: High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry

Performed: Varies

Reported: Within 10 days

Specimen Required:  
Collect: One 7 mL plain red or lavender (EDTA).

Transport: 2 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C.  (Min: 0.5 mL)  Submit sample in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.

Unacceptable Conditions: Serum separator tubes. Add PSTs.

Stability: Ambient: 2 weeks; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 2 weeks

Reference Interval:
By report

CPT Code(s):
80299

 

 

 
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