Amiodarone

Test information: Amiodarone is used for treating life-threatening heart rhythm. Measurement may be indicated in therapeutic monitoring. It is not indicated in ?toxicity due to the long-half life.

Specimen Type(s)

• Blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Purple Top BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Lilac Top Microtainer BD;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

2 ml

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

Timing is not important due to the long half-life of this drug

Maximum add on time

N/A

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

Please see the report.

UKAS number

8989

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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