Test Code LAB470 Gabapentin (Neurontin®)
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
GABAP
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Transport
Serum or plasma refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge, separate and send 1.0 mL in a screw-capped plastic vial.
Stability
Ambient: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 14 days
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Range
Therapeutic: 2–12 µg/mL
Methodology
Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Performed
Monday and Thursday
Reported
3-5 Days
CPT Codes
80171
Unacceptable Conditions
SST