Test Code LAB470 Gabapentin (Neurontin®)
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
GABAP
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Alternate Collection Container
Lavender 4 mL (K3EDTA)
Green PST (Lithium Heparin)
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: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
Minimum Testing Volume
0.25 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