Test Code LID Lidocaine, Serum
Reporting Name
Lidocaine, SUseful For
Assessing optimal lidocaine dosing during the acute management of ventricular arrhythmias following myocardial infarction or during cardiac manipulation such as surgery
Assessing potential lidocaine toxicity
Method Name
Enzyme-Multiplied Immunoassay Technique (EMIT)
Performing Laboratory

Specimen Type
Serum RedSpecimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Red top (serum gel/SST are not acceptable)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Serum Red | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
Ambient | 14 days | |
Frozen | 14 days |
Reference Values
Therapeutic: 1.5-5.0 mcg/mL
Critical value: >6.0 mcg/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Test Classification
This test has been modified from the manufacturer's instructions. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
80176
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
LID | Lidocaine, S | 3714-3 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
8382 | Lidocaine, S | 3714-3 |
Secondary ID
8382Report Available
Same day/1 to 2 daysForms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:
-Cardiovascular Test Request (T724)
-Therapeutics Test Request (T831)