Complete Blood Count (CBC) Test
This test measures the amount of acebutolol, a beta-blocker medication, in your blood to ensure you are receiving the correct dose for effective treatment.
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Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 79135-0
- Short code
- ACEB
- Synonyms
- Acebutolol Fld-mCnc
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Serum separator tube (SST) or plain red top tube
- Units
- N/A
- Ref low
- 0.5
- Ref high
- 2
- Critical range
- — – 5 N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- ≥ 0 years
- Method
- Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) or Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
- CPT
- 80176
- SNOMED
- 313334005
- Specimen volume
- 1.0 mL minimum serum
- Stability
- Room temperature: 7 days; Refrigerated (2-8°C): 14 days; Frozen (-20°C): 30 days. Protect from light.
- Hemolysis max
- 50
- Lipemia max
- 100
- Icterus max
- 20
- TAT
- 24–72 hours
- Order
- routine
A complete blood count (CBC) is a common blood test that measures the different cells in your blood, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. It gives your doctor a broad picture of your overall health and can help detect a wide range of conditions, from anemia and infections to blood disorders.
The Acebutolol test measures the concentration of acebutolol in your blood or serum. Acebutolol is a beta-blocker medication commonly prescribed to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias), and other cardiovascular conditions. This test falls under the chemistry category and requires a serum sample obtained through a blood draw.
Your doctor may order this test as part of a routine checkup or to help evaluate symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, fever, bruising, or unexplained weight loss. It is also used to monitor an ongoing condition or to check how treatments that can affect blood cells, such as chemotherapy, are working.
Your doctor may order this test for several reasons: to ensure you are taking the correct dose of acebutolol for effective treatment (therapeutic drug monitoring), to check if your current dosage is too high and may be causing side effects, or to verify that your body is absorbing the medication properly. Regular monitoring helps maintain the right balance between treatment benefits and potential side effects.
The test is done with a simple blood draw. A health care professional will place a band around your upper arm, clean the skin, usually at the inside of your elbow, and insert a small needle into a vein to collect a sample into a tube. The procedure takes only a few minutes and you may feel a quick sting.
A healthcare professional will draw a small sample of blood from a vein in your arm using a needle. The sample is then sent to a laboratory for analysis. The procedure is quick and similar to other routine blood tests. You may be asked to have your blood drawn at a specific time, often just before your next dose of acebutolol (trough level) or as directed by your doctor.
Your results are compared with standard reference ranges. A low red blood cell count may suggest anemia, while a high count can occur with dehydration or lung disease. Abnormal white blood cell levels may point to infection or inflammation, and low platelets can affect clotting. Your doctor will interpret your values together with your symptoms and medical history.
Results are typically reported as a mass/volume concentration. Your doctor will interpret your results based on your individual health condition, the time the sample was taken, and your specific treatment goals. Levels that are too low may indicate the medication is not working effectively, while levels that are too high may suggest a risk of side effects or toxicity. Always discuss your results with your healthcare provider.
Reference range
Therapeutic range: 0.5-2.0 mcg/mL. Toxic range: >5.0 mcg/mL. Reference ranges may vary by laboratory methodology and clinical context.N/A
Collect specimen just before next dose (trough level) for accurate therapeutic monitoring. Ensure steady-state concentration has been reached (typically after 5-7 days of consistent dosing). Record last dose time and amount on requisition. Do not collect immediately after dose administration.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
The Acebutolol test is clinically significant for therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM). It helps healthcare providers ensure patients receive optimal dosing for cardiovascular conditions while minimizing adverse effects. Maintaining appropriate acebutolol levels is crucial for controlling blood pressure and heart rate effectively. This test may also be used to assess patient compliance with medication regimens and to investigate symptoms that could be related to either underdosing or overdosing of the medication.
Frequently asked questions
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