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BACLOFEN (LIORESAL)
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Call Carrie x4171 or Amber x4173
Call Carrie x4171 or Amber x4173
Test Code
LAB00205
Alias/See Also
LAB00205
CPT Codes
80299
Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL Serum - Red Top Tube (No GEL)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL Serum - Red Top Tube (No GEL)
Other Acceptable Specimens
Lavender (EDTA) - plasma (No GEL)
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 14 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gel Seperator Tubes
Clinical Significance
Baclofen (brand names Kemstro, Lioresal, Liofen, Gablofen, Lyflex, Beklo and Baclosan) is a derivative of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). It is primarily used to treat spasticity and is in the early research stages for use for the treatment of alcoholism. It is also used by compounding pharmacies in topical pain creams as a muscle relaxant.
Performing Laboratory
Send to Quest Diagnostics, they will send onto National Medical Services (NMS labs)