| EX1747 PROCAINAMIDE |
| Specimen: |
2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 Red Top (No Additive) tube. Do not use SST gel barrier tubes. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE. |
| Stability: |
| Room |
Refrigerated |
Frozen |
| 8 hrs |
1 week |
NA |
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| Method: |
Immunoassay |
| Comment: |
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| Report: |
Contact us to know the TAT. |
| Usage: |
Procainamide is used to treat a variety of atrial and ventricular arrhythmias. Metabolism of procainamide produces an active metabolite N – Acetylprocainamide (NAPA). The concentration of both procainamide and NAPA levels are monitored to assure adequate therapeutic levels of procainamide are achieved and to avoid toxicity. |
| Doctor Specialty: |
Cardiologist |
| Disease: |
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring |
| Components: |
Includes metabolite N-acetyl procainamide & Procainamide, Total |
| Courier Charges: |
Included with MRP. |
| Home Collection: |
Available (*T&C Apply) |
| Department: |
Biochemistry |
| Pre Test Information: |
Recommended specimen: just before the next dose is due at a steady state. A duly filled Test Send Out Consent Form is mandatory. |
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