LACOSAMIDE LEVEL

Synonyms: VIMPAT
Computer Code: (RLACO)
Specimen Collection: 3 mL blood (red, lavender or sodium heparin green top tube).
Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Serum: Allow to clot, centrifuge, remove serum, maintain at room temp. Plasma: centrifuge, remove plasma, maintain at room temp. Min 0.10 mL serum/plasma
Reference Values: See reference laboratory report.
Lab Code: Send Out
Requisition: Spec C
Test Frequency: NA
Routine TAT: 9 days
Stat TAT: N/A
CPT Code(s): 80339
LCD or NCD:
Methodology Used:
See Addendum XVII