Test Code LAB13214 Lacosamide - Serum/Plasma
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
LACOS
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Alternate Collection Container
Lavender 6 mL (K3EDTA)
Green (Sodium Heparin)
Transport
Serum refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge and separate serum from red cells and send 2.0 mL in a screw-capped plastic vial.
Stability
Ambient: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Minimum Testing Volume
1.0 mL
Reference Range
See report
Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Performed
Tuesday-Saturday
Reported
5-7 days
CPT Codes
80339 (80299)
Unacceptable Conditions
SST or PST.
Additional Information
Performing Laboratory: Quest Valencia