Test Code ESLP Eslicarbazepine
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB2493
Epic Description: ESLICARBAZEPINE
Synonym
Aptiom
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
---|---|---|---|
Preferred |
Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel |
6.0 mL | 2.0 mL |
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 5 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 31 days
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifruge specimen. Aliquot serum into plastic vial. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. Refrigerate if holding overnight.
Gel tubes are not acceptable.
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.5 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute, Referral code: 92139
http://www.questdiagnostics.com/testcenter/BUOrderInfo.action?tc=92139&labCode=SLI
Assay Frequency
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Routine Turnaround Time
4 -6 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum into plastic vial. Deliver to laboratory. Refrigerate if holding overnight.
CPT Code Information
80299