Hydroxychloroquine, Whole Blood HCQ
Synonyms |
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Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name |
Hydroxychloroquine, Whole Blood |
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name |
Hydroxychloroquine, Whole Blood |
EPIC Order Name |
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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 Type |
Blood |
Specimen Volume |
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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 |
Methodology |
LC-MS/MS |
Days Performed |
Turnaround time 7 - 10 days |
Performing Laboratories |
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CPT |
80220 |
PDM |
255281 |
Result Interpretation |
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Forms |
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