Ipratropium Bromide Concentration in Serum or Plasma
This test measures the amount of ipratropium bromide, a medication used to relieve symptoms of breathing conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or asthma, in your blood.
["Your doctor may order this test to check how your body is responding to ipratropium treatment."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 73331-1
- Short code
- Ipratropium ind plt IgG SerPl Ql FC
- Synonyms
- Ipratropium ind plt IgG SerPl Ql FC
- Category
- hematology
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Method
- flow-cytometry
- CPT
- 82784
- Specimen volume
- 5 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
Why This Test Is Done
Your healthcare provider may request this test if you’re taking ipratropium (like Spiriva or Atrovent) to monitor its effectiveness, check for side effects, or ensure proper dosing. It can also help assess how well your lungs are responding to the medication over time.
What to Expect Before the Test
No special preparation is needed. You may have a blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm, similar to other blood tests. If you’re on ipratropium, it’s important to inform your doctor beforehand, as this may affect results.
What the Results Mean
Results show the concentration of ipratropium in your blood. Higher-than-expected levels might indicate your body is absorbing too much medication, while lower levels could suggest insufficient dosing or poor absorption.
Common Reasons for Testing
This test is often used to evaluate treatment response in patients with respiratory conditions, detect overdose or underdose, or monitor for drug interactions with other inhaled medications.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
Ipratropium levels help clinicians tailor therapy to avoid side effects (like dry mouth or blurred vision) while ensuring the drug provides the intended relief for breathing difficulties. Abnormal results may prompt adjustments to dosing, medication type, or further evaluation of lung function.
Short name
Ipratropium Level
Frequently asked questions
What does an abnormal ipratropium level mean?
Can diet or other medications affect this test?
How long does it take to get results?
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