Test Code FPROP Propofol, Serum/Plasma
Reporting Name
PropofolPerforming Laboratory
NMS LabsSpecimen Type
VariesSpecimen Required
***Must submit one specimen per order. Specimens cannot be shared between multiple orders.***
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s). Serum gel tube is not acceptable. Centrifuge and send 2 mL of serum refrigerate in plastic vial.
Note: 1. Indicate serum on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Plasma
Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s). Plasma gel tube is not acceptable. Centrifuge and send 2 mL of EDTA plasma refrigerate in plastic vial.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Specimen Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Varies | Refrigerated |
Reference Values
Reporting limit determined each analysis
Synonym(s): Diprivan
Patients required a mean blood propofol concentration of 4.05 ± 1.01 mcg/mL for major surgery and 2.97 ± 1.07 mcg/mL for non-major surgery. Blood propofol concentrations at which 50% of patients were awake and oriented after surgery were 1.07 and 0.95 mcg/mL respectively.
Psychomotor performance returned to baseline at blood propofol concentrations of 0.38 - 0.43 mcg/mL.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
CPT Code Information
80299
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
FPROP | Propofol | 34673-4 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
Z1448 | Propofol | 34673-4 |
Z1869 | Reporting Limit | 19147-8 |
Report Available
8 to 12 daysReject Due To
Hemolysis | NA |
Lipemia | NA |
Icteric | NA |
Other | Polymer gel separation tube (SST or PST) |
Method Name
Gas Chromatography (GC)