Methodology
Liquid Chromatography, Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
Synonyms
Trileptal, 10-hydroxycarbazepine
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics Valencia
Epic ID
LAB01030
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturday
Standard TAT
1-3 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Do not collect in serum separator tubes (SST). Plasma from an EDTA lavender top tube also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 72 Hours; Refrigerated: 14 Days; Frozen: 60 Days
Rejection Criteria
Serum separator tube (SST)
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 mL Serum or Plasma
CPT Codes
83789
Revised
01-22-17
Initials
SL