Famotidine, Blood Test (2068B)
| Analysis Code |
2068B |
| Test Name |
Famotidine, Blood |
| Test Includes |
Famotidine |
| Compound Synonym(s) |
Pepcid® |
| Purpose |
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring; This test is New York State approved. |
| Category |
Antagonist (H2 Receptor) |
| Method(s) |
High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) |
| Specimen Requirements |
5 mL Blood |
| Transport Temperature |
Frozen |
| Specimen Container |
Lavender top tube (EDTA) |
| Special Handling |
None |
| Light Protection Required |
Not Required |
| Stability |
Room Temperature: 2 day(s)
Refrigerated: 4 day(s)
Frozen (-20 °C): 7 day(s) |
| *Rejection Criteria |
Received Room Temperature. Received Refrigerated. |
| Day(s) Test Set-up / TAT |
[HPLC] Monday-Sunday / 7 days |
| Suggested CPT Code |
80375 |
| **Minimum Volume |
2.1 mL |
| Test Summary Sheet |
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*Rejection criteria pertain to clinical specimen submissions only.
**Stated minimum volume allows for a single analysis. Repeat analysis will not be performed.