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Amiodarone (Blood)

Alternate Names
Aratac, Cardinorm, Cordarone, Rithmic, Amiodarone Metabolites, Desethylamiodarone, Amiodarone Level
Test Code
AMIO
Testing Laboratory
Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type

Blood
Container Type

4 mL EDTA (Purple Top)

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Medicare Rebate

Yes

Out of Pocket Costs
None
Ordering Information

The preferred collection is for a pre-dose (trough) sample, although this is not critical once a steady state has been reached.

Time to peak 2 - 10 hours
Drug Half Life 25 days +/- 12 days
Time to Steady State 100 - 150 days
Collection Instructions

Please record exact collection time. Also note time and date of last drug dose. 
Transport Instructions
Transport frozen at -20°C
Storage Instructions
Store frozen at -20°C
Testing Frequency
Weekly
Min Test Volume
1.5mL
Add On Test Suitability
Room Temperature 6 hours
Refrigerated (2 - 4°C) 6 hours
Frozen Plasma (-20°C) up to 1 year*

 

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

Centrifuge, aliquot, and freeze within 6 hours of collection.

Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions 

  • Forward sample to the Heidelberg laboratory frozen in BioFreeze bottle. 

Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception 

  • Place sample in frozen (-20°C) Sendout tub.
Laboratory Instructions

Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Laboratories 

  • Serum/plasma (with gel) tubes can be accepted if serum/plasma is taken off gel within 6 hours. Must collect a minimum volume of 200µL.
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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Heidelberg, VIC 3084
Phone:9496-3100
Fax: 03 9496 5803

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