ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Metoprolol (Lopressor®), Serum or Plasma : 0091453

Mnemonic: METOPRO SP

Methodology: High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem 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 and plasma separator tubes.

Stability:  Ambient: 2 weeks; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 2 weeks
Reference Interval:
By report
CPT Code(s): 80299
 
 

 

 

 
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