Test Code LAB10425 Ethosuximide
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
ETHSX
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Alternate Collection Container
Green (Sodium Heparin)
Lavender 4 mL (K3EDTA)
Transport
Serum or plasma refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge, separate and send 1.0 mL serum in a screw-capped plastic vial.
Stability
Ambient: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
Minimum Testing Volume
0.2 mL
Reference Range
40–100 µg/mL
Toxic: >200 µg/mL
Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography
Performed
Monday – Friday
Reported
2 – 4 days
CPT Codes
80168
Unacceptable Conditions
SST