Lamotrigine (Lamictal(R)), Serum
Test Code: 716944
Performing Lab: LabCorp
CPT Code: 80175 001
Synonym
Lamictal(R)
Specimen Type
Serum OR plasma
Specimen Container
Red-top tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube OR green-top (heparin) tube. DO NOT USE A GEL-BARRIER TUBE. The use of gel-barrier tubes is not recommended due to slow absorption of the drug by the gel. Depending on the specimen volume and storage time, the decrease in drug level due to absorption may be clinically significant.
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL (Note:This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing).
Specimen Handling
Transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
Unacceptable Conditions
Gel-barrier tube; whole blood samples; unspun samples that are not separated from cells will be rejected
Temperature
Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Methodology
Homogeneous Immunoassay
Stability
Room Temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
| Result Code | Result Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 716945 | Lamotrigine, Serum | 6948-4 |
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