PRIMIDONE
Primidone
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3318
Synonyms:
Mysoline
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Patient Preparation:
Collect the specimen immediately prior to the next dose.
Container Type:
Plain red top or green top (heparin) tube
Specimen Type:
Serum or plasma
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.3 mL
Specimen Processing:
Transfer the separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
Store and Transport:
Room Temperature
Stability:
Frozen - 14 days
Refrigerated - 14 days
Room temperature - 14 days
Unacceptable Condition:
1. Gel tubes are not allowed.
2. Specimens that are grossly hemolyzed, lipemic or icteric will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
80188 - Primidone (EAP 30021628)
80184 - Phenobarbital (EAP 30021629)
Method:
Immunoassay