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Amiodarone Blood Test
The amiodarone test measures the amount of amiodarone in blood.
Test Code: 702891
CPT Code: 80151
Also Known As: Pacerone; Desethylamiodarone; Cordarone; Nexterone
Methodology: Liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)
Specimen Type: Serum
Preparation: No special preparation required.
Test Results: 5-7 days. May take longer based on weather, holiday or lab delays.
Test Code: 36721
CPT Code: 80151
Also Known As: Pacerone; Desethylamiodarone; Cordarone; Nexterone
Methodology: High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) or Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
Specimen Type: Serum
Preparation: No special preparation required.
Test Results: 3-5 days. May take longer based on weather, holiday or lab delays.
Description
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
