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Mexiletine (Blood)

Alternate Names
Mexiletine Level
Test Code
MEXI
Testing Laboratory
Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type

Blood
Container Type

9 mL PLAIN (Red Top)

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Medicare Rebate

Yes

Out of Pocket Costs
None
Ordering Information

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Collection Instructions

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Transport Instructions
Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions
Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency
As Required
Min Test Volume
5mL
Add On Test Suitability

Room Temperature 

72 hours

Refrigerated (2 - 4)°C  

7 days 

Frozen (-20°C) 

 up to 1 year*


*Subject to sample availability
Container ID
LHNG, SNG
CSR Instructions

Centrifuge, aliquot, and refrigerate.

Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions 

  • Lithium Heparin (no gel) tube and EDTA tubes can be acceptable container types. 

Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception 

  • Place sample in 4°C Sendout tub.
Laboratory Instructions
None
External Laboratory
HPLC Laboratory, Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital
Accredited Test
Yes

These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference

Order of Draw (PDF)

Swab Collection Guide (PDF)

Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)

Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)

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Austin Hospital Studley Road
Heidelberg, VIC 3084
Phone:9496-3100
Fax: 03 9496 5803

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