Rufinamide Level, Serum or Plasma
| Sunquest Code: | RUFI | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB6990 | Epic Name: | Rufinamide Level, |
| Synonyms: | Banzel | ||
| Methodology: | Liquid chromatography/Tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) | ||
| CPT Code: | 80339 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat results are reported within 1-4 days. | ||
| Compliance: | This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved or cleared this test; however FDA clearance or approval is not currently required for clinical use. The results are not intended to be used as the sole means for clinical diagnosis or patient management decisions. |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.2 mL |
| Container: | Red (no gel) (Purple (EDTA)) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Whole blood. Gel separator tubes, light blue (citrate) or yellow (SPS or ACD solution) tubes. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL, 0.5 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 2003176 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Dose-related range (values at dosages of 800-7200 mg/day): 3-30 ug/mL. |
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