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Lamotrigine
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | LAMI |
| Performed by | Quest |
| Sendout? | Yes |
| Method | LC-MS-MS |
| Collection Instructions | Draw 1/2 to 1 hour before next dose at steady state. Do not use gel barrier tube. |
| Container type | Red top (Gold top unacceptable) |
| Amount to Collect | 2 mL blood |
| Sample type | Serum |
| Preferred volume | 1 mL serum |
| Min. Volume | 0.5 mL serum |
| UCSF Rejection Criteria | Collected in Gold top. Gross hemolyzed or lipemic samples |
| Processing notes | Freeze sample. Order Quest # 22060 |
| Ref Lab Rejection Criteria | Gross hemolyzed or lipemic samples |
| Normal range | 4.0-18.0 µg/mL |
| Synonyms | Lamictal |
| Stability | Room temperature 2 days, refrigerated 5 days, frozen at -20C 2 weeks. |
| Turn around times | Test run 5 days per week. Turnaround 3-5 days |
| LOINC code | 6948-4 |
| Last Updated | 11/20/2010 11:24:42 AM |
| Entry Number | 591 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667