Hydroxychloroquine, Whole Blood

Synonyms

• HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE, WHOLE BLOOD
• LAB14608

Cerner Name

Hydroxychloroquine, Whole Blood

Clinical Info

This assay measures the whole blood concentration of hydroxychloroquine. In lupus, RA and other autoimmune diseases, several weeks or months may be required to reach maximum therapeutic benefit that correlates with whole blood HCQ measurement.

Specimen Sources

Blood, Arterial Blood, Capillary Blood, Central Line Blood, Venous

Specimen Types

Blood

Specimen Volume

Container

Lavender Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Collect 1 mL Whole Blood in Lavender-top (EDTA) tube. Do not freeze

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

15 days Room temperature
15 days Refrigerated

Methodology

LC-MS/MS

Days Performed

Turnaround time 7 - 10 days 

Performing Laboratories

• NWH CL Send Outs-Labcorp

CPT

80220

PDM

255281

Results

Result Interpretation

Forms