Test Code QUIN Quinidine, Serum
Additional Codes
CNE Order Code: Quinidine
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Red top (serum gel/SST are not acceptable)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Useful For
Assessing and adjusting quinidine dosage for optimal therapeutic level
Assessing quinidine toxicity
Method Name
Kinetic Interaction of Microparticles in Solution (KIMS)
Reporting Name
Quinidine, SSpecimen Type
Serum RedSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum Red | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
Frozen | 28 days | ||
Ambient | 14 days |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Reference Values
Therapeutic: 2.0-5.0 mcg/mL
Critical value: ≥6.0 mcg/mL
Interpretation
Optimal response to quinidine occurs when the serum level is between 2.0 to 5.0 mcg/mL.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 2 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterCPT Code Information
80194
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
QUIN | Quinidine, S | 6694-4 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
8302 | Quinidine, S | 6694-4 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Therapeutics Test Request (T831) with the specimen.