PREGAB
Pregabalin (Lyrica)
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3488
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plain red top or green top (heparin) tube
Specimen Type:
Serum or plasma
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.2 mL
Specimen Processing:
1. The serum or plasma should be separated from the cells within 2 hours of collection.
2. Transfer the serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
Store and Transport:
Room temperature
Stability:
Frozen - greater than 3 days
Refrigerated - greater than 3 days
Room temperature - up to 3 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Gel tubes are not allowed.
CPT Codes:
80366 - Pregabalin (EAP 30021477)
(If billing Medicare, use G0480)
Method:
Immunoassay (IA)