Perampanel, Serum/Plasma

Test Code: TD_3411
CPT Code(s): 80339

$299

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Fycompa, serum/plasma

Test Includes

Perampanel, Serum

Methodology

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

Rejection Criteria

Samples collected in serum separator tube

Reference Range(s)

By report

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Plain red top tube

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL serum or plasma

Sample Stability

1 month room temperature
1 month refrigerated
25 months 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.