Laboratory: Clinical Biochemistry
Test Name:
PROCAINAMIDE - (P) or (S)
Test Code: PROC
Clinical Information:
Analysis includes Procainamide and N-Acetylprocainamide (the active metabolite of Procainamide.  For more information see:
Collection Devices:
Do not use separator gel.
Specimen Required:


Plasma: 1.0 mL

Serum collected without gel is also acceptable.
Referral:
Requisition:
Reference Values:
Procainamide                Therapeutic (Trough):  4-10 mg/L
N-acetylprocainamide   Therapeutic (Trough):  6-20 
Total  Therapeutic (Trough):  10-30
Total  Toxic:  > 30
 
 
Availability:
Within 4 Days
See Also:
More Information:
Send refrigerated or frozen to In-Common Laboratories.