LACO
Lacosamide
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3299
Synonyms:
Vimpat
LACO
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plain red top (Preferred), serum gel
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.2 mL
Collection Procedure:
1. Collect specimen immediately before next scheduled dose.
2. For sustained-release formulations ONLY, collect specimen a minimum of 12 hours after last dose.
3. Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial within 2 hours of collection.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Frozen - 28 days
Refrigerated - 28 days
Room temperature - 28 days
CPT Codes:
80235 - Lacosamide (EAP 30020948)
(If billing Medicare, use G0480)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Saturday
Turnaround Time:
1-5 days
Method:
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Portions of this test are covered by patents held by Quest Diagnostics
Portions of this test are covered by patents held by Quest Diagnostics