Levetiracetam, Serum or Plasma

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Turnaround Time: 2 - 4 days
CPT Code:

80177

Test Type: 1 mL Serum

Overview:

Levetiracetam, Serum or Plasma 

Methodology: Automated Immunoassay

Collection Details:

Collection Instructions:

Specimen: Serum or plasma

Volume: 1 mL

Minimum Volume: 0.2 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 the specimen at room temperature.