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Levetiracetam, Immunoassay (36330)

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Synonyms

Keppra

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Performing Lab

Quest Diagnostics Valencia

Epic ID

LAB01008

Lab Test Days

6 Days per week

Standard TAT

2-3 Days

Collection Information

Specimen Required

1-2 mL Blood

Container Type

Red Top (No Additive)

Collection Instructions

Blood collected in an EDTA (Lavender-Top) or Lithium Heparin (Green-Top) tube is also acceptable.

Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 7 Days; Refrigerated: 21 Days; Frozen: 30 Days

Rejection Criteria

Thaw/Other: Specimens collected in gel barrier tubes (SST,PST), unspun red-top tube (no-gel)

Test Volume Required

1 mL Serum or Plasma

Minimum Test Volume

0.5 mL Serum or Plasma

CPT Codes

80177

Revised

10-01-22