Gabapentin QGABA

Method(s) Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Synonym Neurontin, Neurotin
Specimen Required
Collect

One 6 mL plain red (no gel) top tube.

Also acceptable

lavender (EDTA), green (sodium heparin) or green (lithium heparin) top tube.

Transport

1 mL serum ambient (Min: 0.5 mL)

* Collection Instructions *

  • Separate serum or plasma from red cells as soon as possible; pipette or pour into plastic transport tube.

Patient Preparation

  • Draw sample 2 hours after last dose
Stability

Ambient: 5 days

Refrigerated: 12 days

Frozen: 30 days

Unacceptable Conditions
  • Gross hemolysis
  • Gel barrier/serum separator tube (SST)
Schedule Mon-Fri
CPTCode 80171
Notes Performing Laboratory-Quest Diagnostics-Chantilly VA
Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s)
Reference Interval

2.7-4.1: (peak) following a single dose of 900-1800 mg/day.
4.0-8.5: (peak) following a multiple dose of 900-1800 mg/day administration.

The reference range is evolving. Seizure control has been observed at levels in excess of 4 mcg/mL.

 

No Appointment Necessary
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