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Lab Test Dictionary

Felbamate (3081)

Methodology

Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)


Synonyms

Felbatol

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Performing Lab

Quest Diagnostics Valencia


Epic ID

LAB00972

Lab Test Days

Wednesday and Saturday

Standard TAT

2-5 Days


Collection Information

Specimen Required

1-2 mL Blood

Container Type

Red Top (No Additive)

Collection Instructions

Optimum time to collect sample: 1 hour before next does. Plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube is acceptable.


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 72 Hours; Refrigerated: 5 Days; Frozen: 30 Days

Rejection Criteria

Gel barrier/Serum Separator Tube (SST)

Test Volume Required

1 mL Serum or Plasma

Minimum Test Volume

0.5 mL Serum or Plasma


CPT Codes

80167


Revised

01-01-21

Initials

cas