ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Metoclopramide Quantitative, Serum or Plasma : 0091344

Mnemonic: METOCLOPRA

Methodology: Quantitative High Performance Liquid Chromatography
Performed: Varies
Reported: 3-9 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Plain red, lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA).

Specimen Preparation: Transfer 3 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 1.2 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. Also acceptable: Room temperature or frozen.

Unacceptable Conditions: Separator tubes.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 2 weeks; Refrigerated: 1 month; Frozen: 1 month

Reference Interval:
By report
CPT Code(s): 80299
Cross References: Reglan® (Metoclopramide, Serum or Plasma)