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Test Code Eslicarbazepine Aptiom

Important Note

  • MUST be ordered as a .Mayo Miscellaneous Test
  • Use code ZW96 and use name of test: Aptiom, Serum
  • MUST put in Order NOTES in Lab Computer the statement "Quest  #92139"
  • Include Last dose Information in Order Comments

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.