Flecainide (Blood)

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Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

FLEC

Test Code (Numeric Code)

3050

Laboratory Handling

Transport

If sending within Auckland then sample can be sent refrigerated (2-8°C) or at ambient temperature (8-24°C).
If sending from outside Auckland then send sample refrigerated (2-8°C).

Separating

Centrifuge and separate blood as soon as possible after collection

Laboratory

LabPLUS High Performance Liquid Chromatography

Sample Stability

Refrigerated: 4 weeks

Synonyms

Flecainide

Turnaround Time

4 days

TAT: Between 1 day and 4 days.
Test performed 2x per week (usually Mon/Thurs).
If required urgently on weekdays please contact the laboratory.
If required after hours or on weekends, this must be arranged with the laboratory and approval of the Chemical Pathologist may be required.

Specimen Type

  • Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Plain (Red Top)
Acceptable
  • Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Plain(Microtainer)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Additional Specimen Information

Tubes containing gel (SST and PST) are NOT acceptable

Last updated: 25/08/2026