| Test CODE | NAME |
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204
Levetiracetam/Keppra
| Methodology: | Quantitative Enzyme Immunoassay |
| Performed: | Sun-Sat |
| Reported: | 2-3 days |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Timing of specimen collection: Pre-dose (trough) draw - At steady state concentration.
Collect: Plain Red OR Lavender (EDTA) OR Green (sodium or lithium heparin) - 1.0 ml serum or plasma.
Specimen Preparation: Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer serum or plasma to a Standard Transport Tube. Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: Serum or plasma separator tubes. Grossly hemolyzed specimens.
Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 7 days; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month
NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. *
Performing Laboratory
ARUP Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | 80177 |