Methodology
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Synonyms
Copegus; Rebetol; Riba; Ribasphere; Riba Tab; Virazole
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Mayo Medical Lab
Epic ID
Other Referenc Test
Lab Test Days
Monday; 4 P.M.
Standard TAT
2-9 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 72 Hours; Refrigerated: 21 Days; Frozen: 28 Days (Preferred)
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.2 mL Serum
Processing Instructions
Separate serum within 2 hour s of collection. Delay will result in falsely-decreased ribavirin concentrations. Order in Mayolink. Mayo courier will pick up Monday-Friday.
CPT Codes
80299
Revised
11-12-17
Initials
SL