Lamotrigine, Free
Abbrev Code: | LAMOF | ||
Order Code: | LAB3581 | Order Name: | Lamotrigine Free |
Synonyms: | Lamictal, Free; Lamictal, Unbound | ||
Methodology: | Ultrafiltration; Immunoassay | ||
CPT Codes: | 80175 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 2-5 days. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood |
Optimal Volume: | 2.2 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.7 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: | Aliquot 1 mL, 0.3 mL minimum. Store at room temperature. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship at room temperature. |
Stability: | Up to 3 days at room temperature; for longer storage, refrigerate or freeze. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (LabCorp) |
Referral Lab number: | 716944 |
Interpretive
Reference Range: | 1.0-9.0 ug/mL. Current clinical information suggests the recommended concentrations for free lamotrigine during chronic therapy are 1.0-9.0 ug/mL. |
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