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Test ID BLOD0052 Tiagabine

AKA

Gabitril

Additional Information

Therapeutic and toxic ranges have not been established.  Peak concentrations are expected at 45 minutes post dose; steady state is generally attained within 2 days.

Specimen Type/Requirements

Red (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
Dark Green (Lithium heparin w/out gel) tube - Plasma

Dark Green (Sodium heparin w/out gel) tube - Plasma

 

Serum or plasma should be separated from the cells within 2 hours of venipuncture.

 

Trough levels are most reproducible.

 

Test is not affected by hemolysis or lipemia. 

Stability/Transport

 

 Room Temperature     14 days     
 Refrigerated     14 days      preferred for transport  
 Frozen     7 months     

 

Performed Test Frequency

Monday through Sunday

Methodology

LC/MS/MS

Performing Lab

Medtox

CPT

80199

Specimen Volume

Preferred Volume    3.0 mL  
Minimum Volume    0.6 mL   

Coverage Limitations

This test has limited coverage. Please submit Commercial Insurance Patient Waiver (Non-Medicare) if applicable.

Report Available

3 - 7 days

Interface Build Information

 Result Code     Result Code Description   
 19964     Tiagabine