Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal(R)), Serum
Test Code: 716928
Performing Lab: LabCorp
CPT Code: 80183 001
Synonym
GP 47680; Trileptal(R), MHC(oxcarbazepine metabolite)
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
Specimen Handling
Transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
Unacceptable Conditions
Gross lipemia; hemolysis; icteric specimen; gel-barrier tube
Temperature
Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Methodology
Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)
Stability
Room Temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
| Result Code | Result Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 716930 | Oxcarbazepine Metabolite | 35331-8 |
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