Flecainide Test
Also known as: Flecainide Level Test, Cardiac Drug Monitoring Test
Flecainide Test test available at DNA Labs India for ₹8,500. Uses LC-MS/MS on 3 mL (1.5 mL min) serum from 1 Red Top (No Additive) tube. Do not use SST gel barrier tubes. samples. Results in Report after 2-3 weeks. Free home collection in 300+ cities across India.
🩺 Medically Reviewed By
Dr Pasupathy Arumugam
Consultant Pathologist · Reg: 21521
Last reviewed: September 7, 2026
Overview
The primary purpose of the Flecainide Test is to monitor the blood levels of flecainide in patients undergoing treatment for cardiac arrhythmias. This helps in maintaining therapeutic efficacy, preventing drug toxicity, and ensuring patient safety by guiding dosage adjustments as needed.
- Test Code
- 612
- Price
- ₹8,500
- Sample Type
- 3 mL (1.5 mL min) serum from 1 Red Top (No Additive) tube. Do not use SST gel barrier tubes.
- Result Time
- Report after 2-3 weeks
- Fasting Required
- No
- Method
- LC-MS/MS
Sample Collection
Ideal sampling time is 1 hour before the next dose. A duly filled Test Send Out Consent Form (Form 35) is mandatory.
Method: Venipuncture
Laboratory Analysis
A blood sample will be drawn from a vein in your arm using standard phlebotomy techniques.
Report Delivery
You can resume normal activities. Apply pressure to the puncture site to minimize bruising.
Timeline: Report after 2-3 weeks
Patient Instructions
About This Test
Who Should Get This Test
The primary purpose of the Flecainide Test is to monitor the blood levels of flecainide in patients undergoing treatment for cardiac arrhythmias. This helps in maintaining therapeutic efficacy, preventing drug toxicity, and ensuring patient safety by guiding dosage adjustments as needed.
How to Prepare
- Sample: 3 mL (1.5 mL min) serum from 1 Red Top (No Additive) tube
- Do not use SST gel barrier tubes
- Ship refrigerated or frozen
- Ideal sampling time: 1 hour before next dose
- Duly filled Test Send Out Consent Form (Form 35) is mandatory
Doctor's Notes
Reviewed by Dr Pasupathy Arumugam — MBBS, MD (Pathology) · Reg. No. 21521
"Monitoring flecainide concentration is essential to ensure therapeutic levels and prevent toxicity in patients with arrhythmias, supporting optimal treatment outcomes."
Last medically reviewed: September 7, 2026
Test Parameters & Specifications
Sample Stability
- Use of SST gel barrier tubes
- Insufficient sample volume
- Missing consent form
- Improper storage or shipping conditions
Understanding Your Results
Consult your doctor if you experience symptoms such as severe dizziness, fainting, chest pain, or shortness of breath, or if test results show abnormal flecainide levels.
Risks & Considerations
- ●Minor bruising or pain at the puncture site
- ●Rare risk of infection
- ●Fainting in sensitive individuals
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