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Reporting Name
Mitotane (Lysodren)Specimen Type
VariesSpecimen Required
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top (sodium heparin) tube(s), plasma gel tube is not acceptable. Spin down and send 2 mL sodium heparin plasma refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Serum
Draw blood in a plain red-top tube(s), serum gel tube is not acceptable. Spin down and send 2 mL of serum refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 180 days | ||
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Method Name
Gas Chromatography/Flame Ionization Detection (GC-FID)
Reject Due To
| Hemolysis | NA |
| Lipemia | NA |
| Icterus | NA |
| Other | NA |
Reference Values
Units: ug/mL
Therapeutic and toxic ranges have not been established.
Usual therapeutic doses produce Mitotane serum concentrations of less than 100 ug/mL.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
5 to 9 daysSpecimen Retention Time
2 weeksPerforming Laboratory
Medtox Laboratories, Inc.CPT Code Information
80299