Flecainide

Pathology category

Biochemistry - referred tests

Code

FLEC

Referral code

CTL

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Test information

Flecainide is a potent class I agent used for life threatening arrhythmias such as sustained ventricular tachycardia. It is a class Ic agent similar to encainide and lorcainide. Similar to other class Ic antiarrhythmics by blocking fast sodium channels.

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Pre-dose collection. Used to assess patient compliance or suspected toxicity.

Reference range

0.15 – 0.9 mg/L

Tube type

Tube type info

EDTA plasma

Special requirements

Minimum volume

1 mL

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

7 days

TAT Inpatient

7 days

TAT GP/Outpatient

7 days

Referral lab

Cardiff Toxicology Labs