Individual test · Labcorp 808423

Ephedrine, Serum or Plasma

This test measures the amount of ephedrine, a stimulant medication often used for breathing issues or blood pressure control, in your blood. It helps show whether the drug level is within a safe range for treatment or if it is high enough to cause dangerous side effects like a racing heart. Doctors use this result to rule out ephedrine toxicity or overdose as the cause of your symptoms. However, this test cannot diagnose the underlying medical condition requiring the medication or identify other drugs you may have taken.