Test Overview
Test Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EMIT)
Test Usage
Monitor therapeutic drug levels.
Reference Range *
Therapeutic: 1.5 - 5 mcg/mL; Toxic: > 5 mcg/mL; Critical: > 7 mcg/mL.
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Daily, 24 hrs
Analytic Time
2 hours
Soft Order Code
LIDO
MiChart Code
Lidocaine Level
Synonyms
- Xylocaine
Laboratory
Chemical Pathology
Section
Automation
STAT Availability
STAT requests for this test will be performed on a STAT basis (supervisory staff approval is not required).
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions
Collect specimen in a red top tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate.
Alternate Specimen
SST or Green top tube (sodium or lithium heparin). [10/07]
Normal Volume
0.5 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.25 mL serum
Billing
CPT Code
80176
Fee Code
33247
LOINC
3714-3
NY State Approved
No
