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