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Lab Test Dictionary

Primidone and Phenobarbitol (751)

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)


Synonyms

Mysoline

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Performing Lab

Quest Diagnostics Chantilly


Epic ID

LAB01315

Lab Test Days

Monday-Saturday

Standard TAT

2-4 Days


Collection Information

Specimen Required

1-2 mL Blood

Container Type

Red Top (No Additive)

Collection Instructions

Plasma collected in a sodium heparin (green-top), lithium heparin (green-top) or EDTA (lavender-top) tube is also acceptable. Collect as trough just prior to next dose.


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated-OK/Frozen-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 72 Hours; Refrigerated: 14 Days; Frozen: 30 Days

Rejection Criteria

Serum/Plasma separator tube (SST/PST)

Test Volume Required

1 mL Serum or Plasma

Minimum Test Volume

0.2 mL Serum or Plasma

Processing Instructions

Centrifuge and immediately separate plasma or serum specimens from the cells into clean, plastic, screw-capped vial(s).


CPT Codes

80184, 80188


Revised

8/11/23

Initials

SA