ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Nitrofurantoin, Serum or Plasma : 0091563

Mnemonic: NITROFURAN

Methodology: High Performance Liquid Chromatography
Performed: Varies
Reported: 7-10 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Plain red or lavender (EDTA).

Specimen Preparation: Transfer 4 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 1 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.

Unacceptable Conditions: Serum separator tubes.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 year
Reference Interval:
By report
CPT Code(s): 80299
Cross References: Furdantin (Nitrofurantoin, Serum or Plasma)