Referred Tests
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Test ID: FMARC
Bupivacaine (Marcaine)
Specimen Type 
Describes the specimen type validated for testing
Serum Red
Specimen Required Defines the optimal specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing
Draw blood in a plain red-top tube(s), serum gel tube is not acceptable. Spin down and send 1 mL of serum frozen in a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume Defines the amount of sample necessary to provide a clinically relevant result as determined by the Testing Laboratory
0.5 mL
Reject Due To Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Hemolysis | NA |
| Lipemia | NA |
| Icterus | NA |
| Other | NA |
Specimen Stability Information Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the performing laboratory, alternate acceptable temperatures are also included
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum Red | Frozen (preferred) | 180 days | |
| Ambient | 72 hours | ||
| Refrigerated | 72 hours |