| Field Name |
Data Description |
| Test Name |
Lacosamide |
| Code |
Lacosamide Level. |
|
CPT Code |
80339 |
| Last Modified |
5/7/2018 8:41:00 AM |
| Test Name |
Lacosamid. |
| Synonyms |
VIMPAT,ROUTIN,LACOSA |
| Patient Preparation |
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| Spec. Requirements |
Blood |
| Tube |
Red, Lavender(EDTA) or Drk Green Top |
| Collection Volume |
4.0mL Red, 2.0 mL Lavender, 4.0 mL Drk Green Top |
| Storage |
Freeze 105 days, Refrigerate or Ambient 14 days |
| Routine TAT |
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| STAT TAT |
N/A |
| Days Test Performed |
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| Performed by BHS |
None |
| See Availability |
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| Reference Lab |
LabCorp of America |
| Reference Lab Code |
007012 Lacosamide |
| Clinical Use |
Lacosamide is a functional amino acid specifically synthesized as an anticonvulsant drug. In addition to being approved for use as adjuctive therapy in the treatment of partial-onset seizures, it is being investigated as a treatment for diabetic neuropathic pain. |
| Reference Range |
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| Critical Value |
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| Testing Sample Type |
Serum or Plasma |
| Min Lab Testing Volume |
0.5 mL |
| Special Handling |
Transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube. |
| Lab Notes |
Causes for Rejection: Gel-barrier tube |
| Methodology |
LC/MS-MS - Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry |
| Limitations |
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by LabCorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration. |
