Felbamate

Test Code

3081

CPT Codes
80167

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 Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Gel barrier/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.

Setup Schedule

Set up: Wed, Sat; Report Available: 2-5 days

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.

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.