Gabapentin QGABA
Method(s) | Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry |
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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 *
Patient Preparation
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Stability | Ambient: 5 days Refrigerated: 12 days Frozen: 30 days |
Unacceptable Conditions |
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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. The reference range is evolving. Seizure control has been observed at levels in excess of 4 mcg/mL.
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