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Epic Code LAB470 Gabapentin

Important Note

  • Draw specimen immediately before next scheduled dose

Test Name Alias

Neurontin | 4032 | Gabapentin Level

Interface Order Alias

10383

Quick Collect

+S/PO/R

Collection Instructions

Specimen Collection: Blood

 

Container(s): Red top (no additive) or Gray Top (Potassium Oxalate and Sodium Fluoride)

Preferred Volume to Collect: 3.0 mL

Minimum Volume to Collect: 2.0 mL

Neonate Volume to Collect: 2.0 mL

Capillary collect ok? Yes

Microtainer acceptable?  Yes

 

Collection Instructions:

  • Draw specimen immediately before next scheduled dose
  • Red top is preferred tube
  • After collection, gently invert tube 8-10 times.
  • Specimen should be processed within 2 hours– See Processing Instructions

Processing Instructions (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)

Processed Specimen: Serum

Centrifuge/Spin: Yes

Aliquot: Yes

 

Processing Instructions:

  • When tubes are clotted (30-45 minutes), centrifuge specimens
  • Spin down within 2 hours of draw
  • Pipette serum into aliquot tube

Minimum serum volume: 1.0 mL

 

Transport Temperature: Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 72 hours

Refrigerate: 7 days

Frozen: 1 year

Laboratory Retention: 7 days

Test Frequency

Available 24 hours, usual TAT 1-3 days.

STAT TAT 4 hours.

 

Reference Range

Male/Female
2 - 20 mcg/mL

 

Performing Department

Toxicology

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI

Methodology

Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry

 

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Spectrum Health Toxicology Laboratory. 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. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research.

 

CPT

80171

CDM Code

3008017101

Epic Test ID

1230100708

Additional Information

Gold Top SST not acceptable.

Reviewed Date

2/15/2023

Updated Date

10/13/2023 Specimen Collection