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HelpTest ID FNAD Nadolol, Serum/Plasma
Method Name
High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Reporting Name
NadololSpecimen Type
VariesSpecimen Required
***Must submit one specimen per order. Specimens cannot be shared between multiple orders.***
Submit only 1 of the following specimens.
Serum
Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Container/Tube: Red top
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s). (Serum gel tube is not acceptable.) Spin down and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated in a plastic preservative-free vial.
Plasma
Specimen Type: Plasma
Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top or pink top (EDTA)
Specimen volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) or Pink top tube(s). (Plasma gel tube is not acceptable.) Spin down and send 1 mL of EDTA plasma refrigerated in a plastic preservative-free vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | 30 days | |
| Ambient | 30 days | ||
| Frozen | 30 days |
Reference Values
Reporting limit determined each analysis
None Detected ng/mL
Mean steady-state plasma levels following a daily regimen:
 80 mg: 26 - 36 ng/mL
160 mg: 52 - 74 ng/mL
320 mg: 154 - 191 ng mLÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory
NMS LabsCPT Code Information
80299
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FNAD | Nadolol | 12406-5 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z1430 | Nadolol | 12406-5 |
| Z1867 | Reporting Limit | 19147-8 |