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Quinidine

Source Blood
Mnemonic QUIN
Specimen Requirements

1 x 4 mL red top tube, NOT SST

1 mL serum

To monitor therapy, draw trough specimen prior to last dose.

CLS staff: collect specimen and transport to DSC Accession, who will forward specimen to Referrals.

Note to ordering physician: this test requires review and approval by CLS Medical & Scientific Staff.  Please contact CLS Referrals at 403-770-3285 for further information on the approval process.
Specimen Handling

PSC & RRL:
Centrifuge, pour off, and transport serum to DSC.

Extra-regional:
Centrifuge, pour off, and freeze serum prior to transport to DSC.

DSC:
Freeze specimens upon receipt in lab; ensure frozen specimens do not thaw.

Additional Information Record time of last dose on requisition
Testing Location Hospitals in Common
Testing Frequency  
Alternate Name(s)
Reference Interval