Albuterol, Serum/Plasma
Use
This test is used to determine the presence and concentration of albuterol in serum or plasma. Albuterol is a bronchodilator that is commonly used in the treatment of asthma and other respiratory conditions. Understanding the concentration of albuterol in the blood can be critical for ensuring effective dosage and avoiding toxicity, especially in patients with altered pharmacokinetics due to underlying health conditions or concurrent medications.
Special Instructions
Specimens must be submitted individually for each order; they cannot be shared between multiple orders. Label specimens appropriately as 'serum' or 'plasma'.
Limitations
Test results may vary significantly depending on the dose, formulation, route of administration, device used for administration, lung function, and individual mechanics of usage. Specimens collected in serum gel tubes or plasma gel tubes are not acceptable and will be rejected.
New York Approved
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 9311-2
- 9311-2
- 19147-8
Result Turnaround Time
7-11 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
3 mL
Minimum Volume
1.2 mL
Container
Red top collection tube, plastic vial submission
Collection Instructions
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube. Centrifuge and send 3 mL of serum, refrigerated, in a plastic, preservative-free vial. Serum gel tube is not acceptable.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerated preferred, stable for 30 days; Ambient: 30 days; Frozen: 365 days
Causes for Rejection
SST or PST tubes are not acceptable.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 30 days |
| Refrigerated | 30 days |
| Frozen | 365 days |