ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Pyridostigmine (Mestinon), Serum or Plasma : 0091547

Mnemonic: PYRIDOSTIG

Methodology: Gas Chromatography
Performed: Varies
Reported: 3-10 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Plain red or lavender (EDTA).

Specimen Preparation: Transfer 5 mL serum or plasma to ARUP Standard Transport Tubes and freeze immediately. (Min: 2.2 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.

Unacceptable Conditions: Separator tubes. Thawed specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 3 weeks
Reference Interval:
By report
CPT Code(s): 82491
Cross References: Mestinon® (Pyridostigmine (Mestinon), Serum or Plasma) , Regonol® (Pyridostigmine (Mestinon), Serum or Plasma)