Test Details
Methodology
Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)
Result Turnaround Time
3 - 5 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
Use
Therapeutic drug management
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum or heparinized plasma
Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Serum from red-top tube or plasma from green-top tube
Collection Instructions
Transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
Stability Requirements
Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
Room Temperature | 6 days |
Refrigerated | 6 days |
Frozen | 16 days |
Storage Instructions
Submission/transport (<3 days): Room temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen.
Causes for Rejection
Gel barrier tubes
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 702800 | Brivaracetam, SE/PL | 88894-1 | 702801 | Brivaracetam | ug/mL | 88894-1 |
| Order Code | 702800 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Brivaracetam, SE/PL | |||||
| Order Loinc | 88894-1 | |||||
| Result Code | 702801 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Brivaracetam | |||||
| UofM | ug/mL | |||||
| Result LOINC | 88894-1 |