Methodology
Liquid Chromatography, Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
Synonyms
Neurontin
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics Valencia
Epic ID
LAB00977
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
1 Day
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1 mL
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in EDTA Lavender top tube or sodium heparin dark green top tube or lithium heparin dark green top tube also acceptable. Do not use gel barrier/Serum Separator tubes (SST).
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 5 Days; Refrigerated: 12 Days; Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis; Gel barrier/Serum Separator Tubes (SST)
Test Volume Required
1 mL
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL
Processing Instructions
Separate serum or plasma from red cells as soon as possible; pipette or pour into plasitc transport tubes.
CPT Codes
80299
Revised
06-09-14
Initials
JZ