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Performing Laboratory
Medtox Laboratories, Inc.Specimen Type
VariesSpecimen Required
Submit only 1 of the following specimens
Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top (sodium heparin) tube(s), plasma gel tube is not acceptable. Spin down and send 1 mL sodium heparin plasma refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Serum
Draw blood in a plain red-top tube(s), serum gel tube is not acceptable. Spin down and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 180 days | ||
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Reference Values
Units: ug/mL
Therapeutic and toxic ranges have not been established.
Expected serum vigabatrin concentrations in patients receiving recommended daily dosages: 20 – 160 ug/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
CPT Code Information
80339
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| VIGA | Vigabatrin (Sabril) | 30042-6 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z1176 | Vigabatrin (Sabril) | 30042-6 |