GABAPENTIN, PLASMA OR SERUM
Marquette General Health System
HLAB/HOL Code |
NEUR | |
MGH LIS Test No |
899 | |
Schedule |
Monday and Thursday | |
Testing Time |
2 - 4 days | |
Testing Lab |
Warde Medical Laboratories | |
QORR Test Code |
NEUR | |
Type |
1 Red Top | |
Volume |
1.0 mL serum | |
Temperature |
Refrigerate | |
Preservative |
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Collection Info |
SUBMIT ONLY 1 OF THE FOLLOWING SPECIMENS: Serum: 1 Red Top/ 1 mL serum (0.5 mL minimum). Do not collect in serum separator tube. Separate and refrigerate serum. Plasma: EDTA, Heparin, Flouride, Oxalate 1 mL plasma (0.5 mL minimum). Separate and refrigerate plasma. |
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Type |
1 EDTA | |
Volume |
1.0 mL plasma | |
Temperature |
Refrigerate | |
Preservative |
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Collection Info |
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Clinical Utilities CPT Codes Reference Range
80299
The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines
and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the
sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions
regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Gabapentin (Neurontin) therapeutic range: 2.0-12.0 mcg/mL.
The reported threshold for seizure control is >2.0 mcg/mL which is usually achieved with 1200 mg/day. Dosage up to 3600 mg/day have been safely tolerated.
Component Information
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