Test Code MISC1WARDEPGABA Pregabalin (Lyrica) - Serum/Plasma
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
PGABA
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Alternate Collection Container
Lavender 4 mL (K3EDTA)
Transport
Serum or plasma refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Promptly centrifuge and separate Serum or Plasma into a plastic screw capped vial.
Stability
Ambient: 1 month
Refrigerated: 1 month
Frozen(-20c): 1 month
Minimum Testing Volume
0.4 mL
Reference Range
By report
Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Performed
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Reported
4-6 days
CPT Codes
80375
Unacceptable Conditions
Polymer gel separation tube (SST or PST).