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Epic Code LAB1231093 Lacosamide Level

Test Name Alias

Vimpat | LACOS 

Interface Order Alias

1231093

Collection Instructions

Specimen Collection: Blood

 

Container(s): Red top (no additive)

Preferred Volume to Collect: 6.0 mL

Minimum Volume to Collect: 2.0 mL

Collection Instructions:

  • After collection, gently invert tube 8-10 times.
  • Specimen should be processed within 2 hours – See Processing Instructions below.

Processing Instructions

  • Processed Specimen: Serum

    Centrifuge/Spin: Yes

    Aliquot: Yes

    Processing Instructions:

  • Allow blood to clot for 30 minutes in a vertical position and centrifuge promptly.
  • Within two hours aliquot serum into a plastic transport tube and refrigerate as soon as possible.
  • (+(2)S/PO/R)

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Rejection Criteria

  • Serum Separator (SST) tubes.
  • Severely lipemic or hemolyzed specimens.

Specimen Stability

Serum Specimens (Pour-Overs)

Ambient: 24 hours

Refrigerate: 7 days

Frozen: 3 months

Test Frequency

Sunday – Saturday.
Results available the same day as testing performed.

Reference Range

There is no established reference range. Most patients see clinical effects when the level is between 5.0-10.0 mcg/mL.

Performing Department

REFERRAL SEND OUTS

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Beaumont Royal Oak Toxicology Laboratory

Methodology

High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS).

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Beaumont Health. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The Laboratory is regulated under CLIA as qualified to perform high-complexity testing. This test is used for clinical purposes and should not be regarded as investigational or for research.

CPT

80235

CDM Code

3018023503

Epic Test ID

1230102743

LOINC

59297-2

Reviewed Date

6/9/2023