Anticonvulsants

Test Code: TD_Antiepileptics

CPT Code(s):
1-7 Confirmations: G0480;
8-14 Confirmations: G0481;
15-21 Confirmations: G0482;
22+ Confirmations: G0483

$78

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Antiepileptics

Test Includes

Gabapentin
Pregabalin

Methodology

Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)

Rejection Criteria

Specimens with any preservatives

Reference Range(s)

Negative

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Urine transport tube or cup

Minimum Volume

1 mL urine

Sample Stability

31 days refrigerated

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

After obtaining a urine sample from patient, unscrew the cap of the sample cup and submerge the tip of transfer straw into the specimen. Insert a 6mL additive-free tube, allowing the urine to fill the tube until the flow ceases.

Alternative Specimen

N/A