KEPPRA (LEVETIRACETAM) KEP

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Levetiracetam Level, Serum

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Levetiracetam Level, Serum

Clinical Info

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Red Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Red top tube ( Gel tube unacceptable)
Specimen: 1 mL serum ().2 mL min)
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Note: Transfer separated serum to transfer tube within 2 hours of the draw

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

14 Days Room Temperature or Refrigerated
                105 Days Frozen

Methodology

Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)
 
TAT: 3 - 5 Days

Days Performed

Performing Laboratory

LabCorp Burlington

CPT

80177
 
LOINC Code:  30471-7

PDM

5908401

Result Interpretation

10-40 ug/mL
 
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by LabCorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

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