Test Code Eslicarbazepine Aptiom
Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
Sent out to Mayo Medical Lab who then sends it to Quest
Specimen Type
Specimen Type: | Serum |
Specimen Stability: | Room temperature: 5 days, Refrigerated: 14 days, Frozen: 31 days |
Adult Preferred Volume: | 1 mL |
Adult Minimum Volume: | 0.5 mL |
Collection Tube: | Plain Red Top Tube ( No SST) |
Collection Notes: | Serum must be separated from whole blood within 2 hours of collection. |
Shipping Requirements
Preferred: Frozen
Test Turnaround Time
4-8 days
Set up Tue, Thurs, Sat (amount of time for report will depend upon when specimen actually gets to Quest)
CPT Code Information
80299
Clinical Significance
Monitoring eslicarbazepine is helpful to avoid toxicity and to use as a baseline for future therapy. There is no established reference range. Individual patient concentrations should be evaluated in context of patient's clinical condition and prior concentrations.