Synonyms: NAPA, Acecainide

CPT 4 Code: N/A

Test Order Mnemonic: PROCAINA

Applies To: Procainamide

Lab: Clinical Chemistry

Request Form: Special Chemistry Form 2 (must order as Procainamide)

Collection: See Procainamide

Storage Instructions: See Procainamide.

Causes for Rejection: See Procainamide.

Availability: Samples are received 24 hours per day at Sample Management, 5.136 McCullough.

Turnaround Time: Routine: 24 hours; STAT: 1 hour

Specimen: Blood

Volume: 3 mL blood

Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL serum

Container: Red-topped tube. Do not use SST/serum separator tube.

Reference Ranges: Therapeutic Range: 8-20 mcg/mL for PA+NAPA

Critical Values: Potential Toxicity: > 20 mcg/mL for PA+NAPA

Test Method: MEIA

Reviewed/revised April 2007 by P. Harris

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