Specimen Collection Manual and Test Catalog
BRIVARACETAM SERUM/PLASMA
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB4052 Geisinger Epic ID: 167867SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type:
Serum or plasma
Preferred collection container:
Alternate collection container:
3 mL lavender-top (K2 EDTA) tube
6 mL pink-top K2 EDTA tube
Specimen required:
1 mL serum or plasma; minimum 0.2 mL
Special notes:
Serum separator tube unacceptable.
SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions:
Promptly centrifuge and separate serum or plasma into a plastic screw-capped vial.
Transport temperature:
Refrigerated.
Specimen stability:
Room temperature: 30 days. Refrigerated: 30 days. Frozen: 3 months
Rejection criteria:
Collection in Serum Separator Tube (SST) unacceptable.
TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):
80375
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.
Methodology:
High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
Synonyms:
Quest test code 39887
Doctoral Director(s):
Review Date:
12/16/2024
Randin Nelson MD
Performing Locations