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Epic Code LAB475 Lamotrigine Level

Test Name Alias

Lamictal | 8618

Interface Order Alias

10189

Collection Instructions

imen Collection: Blood

 

Container(s): Red top (no additive)

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:

  • After collection, gently invert tube 8-10 times.
  • Specimen should be processed – 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
  • Pipette serum into aliquot tube

Minimum serum volume: 1.0 mL

 

Transport Temperature: Ambient

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 72 hours

Refrigerate: 7 days

Frozen: 14 days

Laboratory Retention: 7 days

Test Frequency

Available 24 hours, usual TAT 1 day.

STAT TAT 2 hours

Reference Range

3 – 15 mcg/mL

Performing Department

TOXICOLOGY

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Spectrum Health Regional Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI

Methodology

Colorimetric

 

CPT

80175-LAB-LAMOTRIGINE LEVEL

CDM Code

4028864

Epic Test ID

1230100872

LOINC

Lamotrigine Lvl: 6948-4

Beaker LOINC

LAMOTRIGINE LEVEL: 6948-4

Mayo Access Code

SHO8618

Reviewed Date

12/6/2021

Beaker Names

Beaker Procedure Name: LAMOTRIGINE LEVEL
Beaker Display Name: Lamotrigine Level
BEAKER TEST NAME: LAMOTRIGINE
BEAKER TEST REPORT NAME: Lamotrigine

Beaker Synonyms

No synonym on file

Beaker Location, Container and Temperature

BW TOXICOLOGY: RED TOP A (Preferred)-Ambient