Levetiracetam (Keppra(R)), Serum
Test Code: 716936
Performing Lab: LABCORP BURLINGTON
CPT Code: 80177 001
Specimen Container
Red-top tube. DO NOT USE A GEL-BARRIER TUBE. The use of gel-barrier tubes is not recommended due to slow absorption of the drug by the gel. Depending on the specimen volume and storage time, the decrease in drug level due to absorption may be clinically significant.Collection - Transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube within 2 hours of draw.
Specimen Type
Serum OR plasma
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Temperature
Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Specimen Handling
Transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube within 2 hours of draw.
Methodology
Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)
Stability
Room Temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 105 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 105 days
Unacceptable Conditions
Gel-barrier tube
Days Set-Up
M-F (1) SAT (3)
Shift Performed
1, 3
TAT From Set-Up
2 - 4 Days
| Result Code | Result Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 716937 | Levetiracetam, S | 30471-7 |
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