Carisoprodol and Meprobamate
| Abbrev Code: | XMISC | ||
| Order Code: | LAB4909 | Order Name: | Laboratory Miscellaneous Order |
| Synonyms: | Soma | ||
| Methodology: | Gas chromatography/flame ionization detection | ||
| CPT Codes: | 80369 x1 | ||
| Test Includes: | Carisoprodol and Meprobamate | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 3 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 4 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.2 mL |
| Container: | Red (no gel) Alternate Containers: Green (lithium heparin, no gel), Green (sodium heparin, no gel) |
| Collection Instructions: | Trough levels are the most reproducible. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 2 mL, 0.5 mL minimum. Store at room temperature. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at room temperature. |
| Stability: | Stability: Samples are stable at room temperature up to 3 days; for longer storage refrigerate or freeze. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (MedTox) |
| Referral Lab number: | 22 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Carisoprodol: Less than 20.0 ug/mL; Meprobamate: 6-12.0 ug/mL |
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