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Amiodarone Blood Test

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The amiodarone test measures the amount of amiodarone in blood.

LabCorp

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Test Code:

702891

CPT Code(s):

80151

Methodology:

Liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)

Specimen:

Serum

Preparation:

No special preparation required.

Test Results:

5-7 days. May take longer based on weather, holiday or lab delays.

Walk-In Lab is prohibited from selling LabCorp tests to residents in the following states:NY, NJ, RI, MA, MD

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Test Code:

36721

CPT Code(s):

80151

Also Known As:

Pacerone; Desethylamiodarone; Cordarone; Nexterone

Methodology:

High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) or Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)

Specimen:

Serum

Preparation:

No special preparation required.

Test Results:

3-5 days. May take longer based on weather, holiday or lab delays.

Walk-In Lab is prohibited from selling Quest tests to residents in the following states:AZ, NY, NJ, RI


Amiodarone is a type of heart medication called an antiarrhythmic. This test is used to monitor therapeutic levels of the medication for the treatment of heart rhythm problems, and to evaluate suspected amiodarone toxicity.

Symptoms of overdose may include:

  • slow heartbeat
  • nausea
  • blurred vision
  • lightheadedness
  • fainting

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