Levetiracetam Level

Message
Patient Preparation: If Brivaracetam has been prescribed, order test code 15142 for Levetiracetam by LCMSMS (performed at Valencia). Optimum Time to Collect Sample: 0. 5 to 1 hour pre-oral Dose, trough at steady state (2 weeks after onset of treatment)Collect a full tube, following standard venipuncture techniques. Gold SST is not acceptable


Test Code
LAB477 LEVE


Alias/See Also
LEVE


CPT Codes
80177

Includes
Patient Preparation: If Brivaracetam has been prescribed, order test code 15142 for Levetiracetam by LCMSMS (performed at Valencia). Optimum Time to Collect Sample: 0.5 to 1 hour pre-oral dose, trough at steady state (2 weeks after onset of treatment)@BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302793)@ @BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302794)@


Instructions
Minimum Testing Volume: 0.5 mL Serum/Plasma Transport Temperature: Ambient Stability: Ambient: 7 DaysRefrigerated : 21 DaysFrozen: 30 Days Causes for Rejection: Specimens collected in any gel barrier tubesUnspun red-top tube (no-gel)


Report Available
5-Days


Clinical Significance
1230170974



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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