LEVETIRAC
Levetiracetam
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3654
Synonyms:
Keppra
LEVE
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Patient Preparation:
1. Draw blood immediately before next scheduled dose.
2. For sustained-release formulations only, draw blood a minimum of 12 hours after last dose.
Container Type:
Plain red top (Preferred), serum gel
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Specimen Processing:
Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge, and aliquot serum into a plastic vial
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Frozen - 128 days
Refrigerated - 28 days
Room temperature - 28 days
CPT Codes:
80177 - Levetiracetam, Drug Screen Quant (EAP 30021428)
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