Diltiazem, Serum/Plasma
Order Code:
DILTAZ
Test Summary
Diltiazem is a calcium ion influx inhibitor. It is indicated in angina pectoris due to coronary artery spasm and chronic stable angina.
Aliases
- NMS code 1640SP, Dilacor®, Tiazac®
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum collected in a red top tube
Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Instructions
Promptly centrifuge and separate serum or plasma into a plastic (preservative-free) screw-capped vial using approved guidelines.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 8 days
- Refrigerated: 8 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma collected in a lavender top tube (EDTA) or pink top tube (EDTA)
Unacceptable Specimens
Polymer gel separation tube
Order Code
DILTAZ
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB3592
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 80299
Billing Code
- 655004
CPT Statement
Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its performance characteristics have been determined by NMS Labs. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
National Medical Services
200 Welsh Rd
Horsham PA, 19044
200 Welsh Rd
Horsham PA, 19044
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Report available: 4 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum collected in a red top tube
Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Instructions
Promptly centrifuge and separate serum or plasma into a plastic (preservative-free) screw-capped vial using approved guidelines.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 8 days
- Refrigerated: 8 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma collected in a lavender top tube (EDTA) or pink top tube (EDTA)
Unacceptable Specimens
Polymer gel separation tube
Result Information
Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Report available: 4 days