Sotalol

Test Name

Sotalol

Alternate Description

Betacardone, Betapace

Lab Section

Specimen Processing Area

Fluid Type

Serum or Plasma

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Non Gel Red Top or Lavender Top

Container Whole Blood Required

12 ml whole blood in (3) Non Gel Red Tops or (4) Lavender Tops

Summary Test Name

Sotalol

Specimen Stability

72 hours if refrigerated

Minimum Volume

4.0 ml serum or plasma

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Specimen Preparation In House

Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped

Additional Test Information

Test used to monitor therapeutic range.