Mexiletine


Test Name
Mexiletine
Test Code
SAMEX
Specimen Type

Serum - GEL

Minimum Volume
1mL
Comments

COLLECTION NOTES:
Pre dose (tough) is recommended
Urgent testing for cardiac paients can be requested, following consultation with the Chemical Pathologist on-call (9345 5906)

Sample must be received in Specimen Reception by 12:00 Wednesday to ensure analysis same week at the referral laboratory.

LABORATORY NOTES:
Store frozen in -80°C
Cardiac Arythmia drug - notify Doctor if Abnormal
Sample must be received by 1200 Mon-Fri by testing laboratory for testing each afternoon.

Notify testing laboratory directly on (02) 4985 5197, prior to shipping an urgent specimen.

Assay Performed
Pathology North Hunter - Specimen Reception
John Hunter Hospital
HAPS New Building Lookout Rd
NEW LAMBTON HEIGHTS 2305
NSW
02 4921 4397
Assay Frequency

Mon - Fri

Acetylcholine Receptor Abs