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Levetiracetam (Keppra) (LABCORP)
Test Code99901000992
Alias/See Also
LAB477: Levetiracetam Level | LABCORP EAP: 716936
CPT Codes
80177x1
Preferred Specimen
LABCORP LAB: RED TOP - PLAIN (Room Temperature) Min Vol: .3
Other Acceptable Specimens
LABCORP LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: .3
LABCORP LAB: GREEN TOP- NAHEP: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: .3
LABCORP LAB: MICRO RED: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: .3
LABCORP LAB: GREEN TOP- NAHEP: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: .3
LABCORP LAB: MICRO RED: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: .3
Instructions
Adults: 3 mL red-top tube *Pediatric minimum: 1 red-top microtainer*
Transport Temperature
Specimen: Serum or plasma Volume: 1 mL Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL Container: Red-top tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube, or green-top (heparin) tube. Do not use a gel-barrier tube. The use of gel-barrier tubes is not recommended due to slow absorption of the drug by the gel. Depending on the specimen volume and storage time, the decrease in drug level due to absorption may be clinically significant. Collection: Transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube. Storage Instructions: Maintain specimen at room temperature Stability: Room temperature: 14 days Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: 28 days Freeze/thaw cycle stable x3
Report Available
LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min
Last Updated: March 6, 2023
