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HelpTest Code MITAN Mitotane, Plasma
Shipping Instructions
Ship specimen refrigerated.
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube: Plain, green-top tube (sodium heparin). Lithium Heparin and Gel tubes are not acceptable.
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot plasma into plastic vial within 2 hours of collection.
Useful For
Assessing compliance or making dosage adjustments for mitotane
Method Name
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) Confirmation with Quantitation
Reporting Name
Mitotane, PSpecimen Type
Plasma Na HeparinSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma Na Heparin | Refrigerated (preferred) | 21 days | |
| Frozen | 28 days | ||
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Reject Due To
| Hemolysis | Mild OK; Gross OK |
| Thawing** | Warm OK; Cold OK |
| Lipemia | Mild OK; Gross Reject |
| Icterus | Mild, OK; Gross OK |
| List other reasons for rejection | Serum gel tube, Plasma Gel Tube |
Reference Values
Therapeutic: 14-20 mcg/mL
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday, Thursday
Report Available
2 to 7 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
80299
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| MITAN | Mitotane, P | 13626-7 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 621811 | Mitotane, P | 13626-7 |