Lignocaine (Blood)

Testing Laboratory

Canterbury Health Laboratories Christchurch Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

LIGN

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7246

Synonyms

Dermocaine,
Juvacaine,
Xylocaine,
Xylocard

Specimen Type

• Plasma
• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Plain (Red Top)

Acceptable

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

3.5

Collection instructions:
Do NOT use gel tubes for this analysis
Collect trough specimen just before dose.

Laboratory instruction:
Separate, store and transport at 4'C.

Register with a dedicated lab number.

Contact Information