Amantadine
| Abbrev Code: | XMISC | ||
| Order Code: | LAB4909 | Order Name: | Amantadine Level |
| Synonyms: | Symmetrel | ||
| Methodology: | Gas chromatography/nitrogen phosphorus detection | ||
| CPT Codes: | 80299 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 5 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 6 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: | Aliquot 3 mL, 0.6 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 (MedTox/LabCorp) |
| Referral Lab number: | 418 |
Interpretive
| Critical Range: | Greater than or equal to 2000 ng/mL |
| Reference Range: | Therapeutic range has not been established. Expected steady state Amantadine concentrations in patients receiving recommended daily dosages: 200-1000 ng/mL. |
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