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
Initials
SA