Primidone, Serum

Test Code: TD_5598
CPT Code(s): 80188, 80184

$58

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Mysoline

Test Includes

Primidone

Methodology

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

Rejection Criteria

Gross hemolysis
Samples collected in serum separator tube

Reference Range(s)

Negative

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Plain red top tube

Minimum Volume

1 mL serum

Sample Stability

After separation from cells:
1 week room temperature
1 week refrigerated
1 month frozen

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

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

N/A