12 HR Methylprednisolone Kinetics
Test Code
PKMPK
Description
Collect
Collect blood in an 8-10 mL plain Red top or Serum Separator tube.
Pediatric Collection
If minimum volume cannot be obtained, contact Laboratory.
Unacceptable Conditions
Severe hemolysis, thawed samples for greater than 24 hours
Storage Transport Temp
Fully complete PK requisition, including drug dose amount, frequency, method, and date and time of last dose prior to draw.
Ship samples via overnight delivery on >3 lbs of dry ice.
Stability
Freeze at -20C. Up to 24 hours at room temperature.
Notes
Please contact ADx Client Services at (800) 550-6227 for further information.
Performed
Tue and Fri
Methodology
HPLC
Turnaround Time
Within 10 Business days
Department
Pharmacokinetics Lab
Synonyms
HPLC (Methylprednisolone Kinetics);pharmacokinetics (Methylprednisolone Kinetics);MPNK; cortisol
Reference Interval
By report
CPT Code
82533