Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
Order Name
LAMOTRIGIN
Test Number: 4310575
Revision Date 05/28/2021
Test Number: 4310575
Revision Date 05/28/2021
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
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Quantitative Enzyme Immunoassay | 6948-4 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.3) | Serum | Clot Activator (Red Top, No-Gel) | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 1 mL (0.3) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 2 | 1 mL (0.3) | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 3 | 1 mL (0.3) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin PST (Light Green Top) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Draw 1/2-1 hour before next dose at steady state. Separate serum, plasma from cells ASAP. Reject Criteria : Gross Hemolysis, Lipemia, (Gel Separation tubes are now acceptable) Stability After separation from cells: Ambient 8 hours, Refrigerated 7 days, Frozen 4 weeks. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Mon-Fri |
| Expected TAT | 1-3 Days |
| CPT Code(s) | 80175 |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |