Turnaround times
The quoted turnaround time is from sample receipt in the laboratory, to results authorisation in the Laboratory Information Management system. The times do not include transport of specimen to the laboratory or the administrative process to print and post/email reports. Service users must allow for transport and reporting time when ordering tests.
Clinical background:
Amiodarone is a class III antiarrhythmic agent used for various types of cardiac dysrhythmias, both ventricular and atrial. Monitoring amiodarone therapy, especially when amiodarone is coadministered with other drugs that may interact Evaluation of possible amiodarone toxicity Assessment of patient compliance
Specimen container paediatric:
EDTA plasma
Specimen container adult:
EDTA plasma
Minimum volume paediatric:
1 mL blood
Minimum volume adult:
1 mL blood
Special requirements:
Store sample at 4°C
Transport requirements:
Post at ambient temperature
Interpretation:
It is possible for other medications to interfere with analysis. Please state current medications.
Other info:
Serum SST samples are not suitable for analysis
Referral Laboratory: Toxicology Laboratory, The Academic Centre, Llandough Hospital, Penarth, Cardiff CF64 2XX