Ibuprofen Quantitative, Serum or Plasma
Also known as: IBUPRO SP
Use
The Ibuprofen Quantitative, Serum or Plasma test is used to optimize drug therapy and monitor patient adherence. It provides quantitative data on ibuprofen concentration in the serum or plasma, which is crucial in therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) and emergency toxicology. This test helps assess whether ibuprofen levels are within the therapeutic range, which is essential for effective treatment and minimizing toxicity.
Special Instructions
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. The sample must be separated from cells as soon as possible or within 2 hours of collection and transferred to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.
Limitations
This test is not chiral specific and cannot distinguish between the R and S enantiomers of ibuprofen. It is important to note that the test has a reporting limit of 3.0 mcg/mL, and severe symptoms may occur at plasma levels above 100 mcg/mL.
New York Approved
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 3687-1
Result Turnaround Time
8-11 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Container
ARUP Standard Transport Tube
Collection Instructions
Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerated. Also acceptable: Room temperature or frozen.
Causes for Rejection
Separator tubes
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 1 month |
| Refrigerated | 1 month |
| Frozen | 17 months |