Test Code VERAP Verapamil
Collection Container
Red
Specimen Required
Serum
Other Acceptable Specimen Types
EDTA plasma
Special Handling Instructions
Separate within 2 hours of draw
Specimen Volume
3 mL
Minimum Specimen Volume
1.2 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 14 days, Refrigerated: 30 days, Frozen: 18 months
Reasons for Rejection
Collected in a gel barrier tube
Methodology
Gas Chromatography (GC)
CPT Code
80375/G0480
EMR Interface Order Code
10350