Metoprolol, Serum/Plasma
Test Mnemonic
METOP
CPT Codes
- 80375 - QTY (1)
- 81479 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
3815-8
Aliases
- Lopressor
Performing Laboratory
National Med Serv Inc
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) | Refrigerated | Do not use serum separator tubes. Promptly centrifuge and separate serum into a plastic screw capped vial. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) | Refrigerated | Promptly centrifuge and separate plasma into a plastic screw capped vial. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 30 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
| Ambient | 14 days |
Days Performed
Mon - Sun
Turnaround Time
8 - 9 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) |
Reference Range
Special Info
Polymer gel separation tubes (SST or PST) will be rejected.