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Felbamate
Test Code3081
Alias/See Also
LAB686
CPT Codes
80167<br><strong>This test is not available for New York patient testing.</strong>
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)
Patient Preparation
Optimum time to collect sample: 1 hour before next dose
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Serum separator tube (SST)
Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
This test is not available for New York patient testing.
Setup Schedule
Wed, Sat
Report Available
3-6 days
Reference Range
Trough | 30-50 mcg/mL |
Clinical Significance
Felbamate is an antiepileptic drug used to treat patients with a variety of types of seizures. Therapeutic drug monitoring is useful to optimize dose and avoid toxicity.
Performing Laboratory
med fusion |
2501 South State Hwy 121, Suite 1100 |
Lewisville, TX 75067-8188 |