Specimen Collection Manual and Test Catalog
LAMOTRIGINE LEVEL
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB2590 Geisinger Epic ID: 43554SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type:
Serum
Preferred collection container:
Specimen required:
1.5 mL serum; minimum 0.5 mL.
Patient preparation:
Draw 30 to 60 minute prior to next dose.
SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions:
Allow serum to clot. Centrifuge to separate serum within 8 hours of collection. Remove serum from cells.
Transport temperature:
Refrigerated.
Specimen stability:
Refrigerated: 7 days. Frozen: 30 days.
Rejection criteria:
Stability limits exceeded.
TEST DETAILS
Reference interval:
CPT code(s):
80175 2.5 - 15.0 ug/mL
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any
questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.
Test includes:
Lamotrigine
Methodology:
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Synonyms:
Lamictal, LAMOT
Clinical significance:
Lamotrigine is an anticonvulsant drug used in the treatment of epilepsy.
Doctoral Director(s):
Review Date:
12/16/2024
Hoi-Ying Elsie Yu, PhD, DABCC, FADLM
Sheng-Ying (Margaret) Lo, PhD, DABCC
Sheng-Ying (Margaret) Lo, PhD, DABCC
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