OXCAR
Trileptal Oxcarbazepine
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3653
Synonyms:
Oxcarbazepine
Trileptal
OMHC
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plain red top (NO GEL TUBES)
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Collection Procedure:
1. Collect specimen immediately before next scheduled dose.
2. Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Processing:
Transfer the separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Frozen - 28 days
Refrigerated - 28 days
Room temperature - 28 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Gel tubes are not acceptable.
CPT Codes:
80183 - Oxcarbazepine Trileptal (EAP 30021427)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Saturday
Turnaround Time:
2-4 days
Method:
High-Turbulence Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (HTLC-MS/MS)
Reference Ranges:
Please refer to the performing lab report for applicable reference ranges