Amiodarone

Pathology category

Biochemistry - referred tests

Code

AMIO

Referral code

Request form

Test information

Antiarrhythmic drug used to treat supraventricular tachycardia

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Blood samples should be taken prior to dose (trough) levels. Give dose, time last taken & reason for request.

Reference range

Tube type

Tube type info

Li Hep /EDTA/ plain red top not SST

Special requirements

Plasma or Serum

Minimum volume

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

2 weeks

TAT GP/Outpatient

2 weeks

Referral lab

Department of Toxicology, Llandough Hospital