Ethotoin (Peganone®), Serum or Plasma

Message
"Trough levels are most reproducible
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Test Code
808426


CPT Codes
82491

Preferred Specimen
"Serum or plasma
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Minimum Volume
"0.5 mL
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Instructions
"Maintain specimen at room temperature. Room temperature is adequate for shipping and/or short-term storage (three days); specimens may also be refrigerated or frozen.
Serum or plasma should be separated from cells within two hours of venipuncture. Submit serum or plasma in a plastic transport tube.
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Transport Container
"Red-top tube or green-top (heparin) tube. Gel-barrier tubes are not recommended.
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Methodology
"Gas chromatography/flame ionization detection (GC/FID) "



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.