Acebutololurmcnc
This test measures the amount of acebutolol, a beta-blocker medication, in your urine to monitor drug levels and ensure proper dosing.
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Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 3294-6
- Short code
- ACEBU
- Synonyms
- Acebutolol Ur-mCnc
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- urine
- Container
- Sterile urine container (plastic, graduated, screw-top)
- Units
- N/A
- Ref low
- 2
- Ref high
- 10
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- ≥ 18 years
- Method
- Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) or Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS)
- CPT
- 80375 (Therapeutic drug monitoring, beta-blocker)
- SNOMED
- 373519008
- Specimen volume
- Minimum 10 mL, preferred 20-50 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 24-48 hours; Refrigerated (2-8°C): 5-7 days; Frozen (-20°C): 30 days
- Hemolysis max
- 0
- Lipemia max
- 0
- Icterus max
- 0
- TAT
- 24–72 hours
- Order
- routine
What is this test?
The Acebutolol Urine Test measures how much acebutolol is present in your urine. Acebutolol is a beta-blocker, a type of medication commonly prescribed to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), certain heart rhythm disorders, and other cardiovascular conditions. By measuring the drug level in your urine, your healthcare provider can determine if the medication is being taken as prescribed and if the current dose is appropriate for you.
Why do I need this test?
Your doctor may order this test for several reasons: to make sure you are taking your medication regularly (medication adherence), to verify that the drug level in your body is within the therapeutic range, to check if you are taking more or less than prescribed, or to help diagnose if symptoms might be related to your medication. This monitoring helps prevent both underdosing (which makes the medication ineffective) and overdosing (which can cause harmful side effects).
How is the test performed?
This is a simple urine test. You will be given a sterile container to collect a sample of your urine. Typically, you will be asked to collect a 'clean catch' sample, which means cleaning the genital area before urinating and then collecting the urine midstream. The sample is then sent to a laboratory where it is analyzed to measure the acebutolol concentration. No fasting or special preparation is usually required for this test.
What do the results mean?
Your test results will show the amount of acebutolol in your urine. If the level is within the expected therapeutic range, your current dose is likely appropriate. If the level is lower than expected, it may indicate that you are not taking the medication as prescribed or that your body is metabolizing the drug faster than normal. If the level is higher than expected, it could mean you are taking too much medication or that your kidneys are not clearing the drug properly. Your healthcare provider will interpret your results and discuss any necessary adjustments to your treatment plan.
Reference range
Not detected (< therapeutic threshold). Therapeutic reference range: 2-10 mcg/mL (approximate). Results may vary by laboratory methodology.N/A
No special preparation required. Provide a clean-catch midstream urine sample. Inform laboratory of any medications being taken as they may interfere with testing.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
◆Associated findings2
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to fast before this test?
Will I feel any pain during the test?
How long does it take to get results?
What should I tell my doctor before the test?
What happens if my results are outside the normal range?
Sources
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