Lacosamide, Serum/Plasma

Test Code: TD_4744
CPT Code(s): 80235

$79

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Vimpat, serum/plasma

Test Includes

Lacosamide, Serum/Plasma

Methodology

Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)

Rejection Criteria

Samples collected in serum separator tube

Reference Range(s)

Suggested range: 5.0-10.0 MCG/ML

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Plain Red Top Tube

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL Serum or Plasma

Sample Stability

7 days room temperature
7 days refrigerated
7 days frozen

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

1 mL serum from a plain red top tube. Allow sample to clot in an upright position for at least 60 minutes, then centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a plastic transport tube within 2 hours of collection. Clearly label tube as serum from a plain red top tube. Refrigerate.

Alternative Specimen

1 mL EDTA Lavender Top Plasma. Centrifuge sample and separate plasma from cells immediately. Transfer plasma to a plastic transport tube. Clearly label tube as EDTA plasma. Refrigerate.