Ezogabine and Metabolites
| Abbrev Code: | XMISC | ||
| Order Code: | LAB4909 | Order Name: | Laboratory Miscellaneous Order |
| Synonyms: | Potiga; Retigabine | ||
| Methodology: | Liquid chromatography/Tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) | ||
| CPT Codes: | 80339 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 2 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.2 mL |
| Container: | Green (sodium heparin, no gel) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Gel-barrier tubes are not recommended. Specimen received at room or refrigerated temperature. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Immediately after collection centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL, 0.5 mL minimum. Freeze immediately. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship on dry ice. |
| Stability: | 8 days frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (MedTox) |
| Referral Lab number: | 2898 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Reference range has not been established. The reported ezogabine and n-acetylezogabine values represent total (conjugated and unconjugated) concentrations, and should not be compared directly to literature values. |
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