LAMOTRIG
Lamotrigine
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3655
Synonyms:
Lamictal
LAMO
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plain red top (Preferred), serum gel
Specimen Type:
Serum or plasma
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Collection Procedure:
1. Collect blood immediately before next scheduled dose.
2. Only for sustained-release formulations, collect blood a minimum of 12 hours after last dose.
3. Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge.
4. For red-top tubes, immediately aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
5. For serum gel tubes, the serum must be aliquoted into a plastic vial within 24 hours of collection
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Frozen - 28 days
Refrigerated - 28 days
Room temperature - 28 days
CPT Codes:
80175 - Lamotrigine, Drug Screen Quant (EAP 30021429)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
1-3 days
Method:
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Reference Ranges:
Please refer to the performing lab report for applicable reference ranges