GABAPENTIN PLASMA OR SERUM
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: NEUR
UPHSM LIS Test #: 8990
Schedule: Monday and Thursday
Testing Time: 2 - 4 days
Testing Lab: Warde Medical Laboratories
UPHSM LIS Test #: 8990
Schedule: Monday and Thursday
Testing Time: 2 - 4 days
Testing Lab: Warde Medical Laboratories
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 1.0 mL serum
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: 1 Red Top
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.
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: 1 Red Top
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.
Volume: 1.0 mL plasma
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: 1 EDTA
Collection Info:
Plasma:
EDTA, Heparin, Flouride, Oxalate
1 mL plasma (0.5 mL minimum). Separate and refrigerate plasma.
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: 1 EDTA
Collection Info:
Plasma:
EDTA, Heparin, Flouride, Oxalate
1 mL plasma (0.5 mL minimum). Separate and refrigerate plasma.
Methods
Tandem Mass Spectrometry
CPT Codes
80171
* 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.
Reference Range
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.
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.
