Test Code LAB477 Levetiracetam (Keppra®)
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
LEVET
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Transport
Serum refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge and pour off into transport tube.
Stability
Ambient: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 14 days
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Range
3.0-60.0 mcg/mL
Methodology
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Performed
Monday – Friday
Reported
4 Days
CPT Codes
80177
Unacceptable Conditions
SST