Test Code Beaker: LAB5058 Eslicarbazepine
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB5058
Epic Description: ESLICARBAZEPINE
Synonym
Aptiom
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel |
5.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 5 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 31 days
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Collect in a plain red top tube (no gel). Centrifuge and transfer serum to a plastic vial.
Transport refrigerated on ice packs.
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 1.0 mL serum
Minimum 0.5 mL serum
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute, Referral code: 92139
http://www.questdiagnostics.com/testcenter/BUOrderInfo.action?tc=92139&labCode=SLI
Routine Turnaround Time
5-7 days
CSR Storage Requirements
Stable refrigerated 14 days
CPT Code Information
80299