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LEVETIRACETAM (KEPPRA)

Test Code
LAB7839


Alias/See Also
Keppra


CPT Codes
80177

Preferred Specimen
1 Red tube


Note: Gold tube not acceptable


Patient Preparation
None

Minimum Volume
0.5 mL (1 mL optimal)


Instructions
Centrifuge for complete separation of serum from red cells WITHIN 2 hours. Refrigerate until tested. 


Transport Container
Transfer/aliquot tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
  • 2-8°C up to 7 days
  • Frozen up to 1 month


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Samples collected in gel separator tube will be rejected


Methodology
EIA

Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

As received; STAT testing is available


Reference Range
6.0-46.0 ug/mL


Clinical Significance
Optimize drug therapy and monitor patient adherence. 


Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab



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.