Test Code FNAD Nadolol, Serum/Plasma
Reporting Name
NadololSpecimen Type
VariesSpecimen Required
***Must submit one specimen per order. Specimens cannot be shared between multiple orders.***
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Container/Tube: Red top (serum gel/SST are not acceptable)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL Serum
Collection Instructions:
1. Promptly centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
2. Label specimen as serum.
3. Send refrigerated.
Specimen Type: Plasma
Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top or pink top (EDTA) (plasma gel/PST are not acceptable)
Specimen volume: 1 mL Plasma
Collection Instructions:
1. Promptly centrifuge and aliquot plasma into a plastic vial.
2. Label specimen as plasma.
3. Send refrigerated.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | 30 days |
| Ambient | 30 days | |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Reference Values
Reporting limit determined each analysis
None detected
Mean steady-state plasma levels following a daily regimen:
80 mg: 26-36 ng/mL
160 mg: 52-74 ng/mL
320 mg: 154-191 ng mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
CPT Code Information
80299
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FNAD | Nadolol | 12406-5 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z1430 | Nadolol | 12406-5 |
| Z1867 | Reporting Limit | 19147-8 |
Report Available
8 to 10 daysReject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated by the processing and performing laboratories for test suitability.Method Name
High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)