PROCARDIA

Synonyms: Nifedipine
Computer Code: (RPRCD)
Specimen Collection: 4 mL blood (red or lavender top tube). Protect from light.
Minimum Volume: 3 mL
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Allow to clot, centrifuge, remove serum, freeze. Protect from light. Min 1.2 mL serum. Plasma: centrifuge, remove plasma, freeze. Min 1.2 mL plasma. Separate serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection.
Reference Values: See reference laboratory report.
Lab Code: Send Out
Requisition: SPEC C
Test Frequency:
Routine TAT: 6 days
Stat TAT: N/A
CPT Code(s): 80375
LCD or NCD:
Methodology Used:
See Addendum XVII