LACO
Lacosamide
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3299
Synonyms:
Vimpat
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plain red top tube, lavender top (EDTA), or green top (heparin) tube
Specimen Type:
Serum or plasma
Preferred Volume:
0.25 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.1 mL
Specimen Processing:
Transfer the separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
Store and Transport:
Room temperature
Stability:
Frozen - 105 days
Refrigerated - 14 days
Room temperature - 14 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Gel tubes are NOT acceptable.
CPT Codes:
80235 - Lacosamide (EAP 30020948)
(If billing Medicare, use G0480)
Method:
Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)