Propranolol, Plasma/Serum (Referred Out) - Saskatoon
Discipline
Biochemistry
Overview
Description
Ordering Recommendation
- Collect immediately before next oral dose for trough concentration
- Peak occurs 2 - 3 hours after last dose
Alias
- Inderal
Specimen Information
Specimen types accepted
- Serum
- Plasma
Specimen collection container
- Preferred Collection Container:
- Alternative Collection Container:
Collection procedure
- Do not use serum separator tube
- Aliquot serum or plasma from cells as soon as possible
Required volume
- Optimal Volume: Two 4.5 mL Full collection tubes
- Minimum Volume: 4 mL serum or plasma
(Submitting the minimum volume makes it impossible to repeat the test or perform confirmatory/reflex testing. In some situations, a minimum volume may require a second collection)
Rejection criteria
- Specimens received where the collection protocols were not followed
- Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Acceptance and Rejection Criteria
Performance
Days/times performed
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Maximum laboratory time
Results Reporting
- Three days turn around time by testing laboratory
Last Updated: October 9, 2024