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LEVETIRACETAM

Message

Cannot use any gel seperator tubes



Test Code
LEVT2


Alias/See Also
Keppra


CPT Codes
80177

Preferred Specimen
1 Red tube


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
None


Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of serum and red cells ASAP.



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


Reference Range

6.0 - 46.0 ug/mL



Clinical Significance
Approved for use in the treatment of seizures.


Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab  
NCHB1 (Chemistry, Beckman AU)


Last Updated: April 25, 2023


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.