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:
Flecainide is a potent class I agent used for life-threatening arrhythmias such as sustained ventricular tachycardia. It is a class 1c agent similar to encainide and lorcainide. Similar to other class 1c antiarrhythmics, this drug acts by blocking fast sodium channels.
Specimen container paediatric:
EDTA plasma
Specimen container adult:
EDTA plasma
Minimum volume paediatric:
1 mL
Minimum volume adult:
1 mL
Special requirements:
It is possible for other medications to interfere with analysis. Please state current medications.
Reference ranges:
0.15 – 0.9 mg/L