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RUFINAMIDE |
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ORDERING INFORMATION: |
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB3028 Geisinger Epic ID: 49370 | |
SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
Serum (preferred) or plasma | |
Preferred collection container: |
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Specimen required: |
1 mL serum (preferred) or plasma, minimum 0.5 mL. | |
Patient preparation: |
Collect sample within 1 hour prior to next dose | |
| SPECIMEN PROCESSING |
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Transport temperature: |
Room temperature. | |
Specimen stability: |
Room temperature: 7 days. Refrigerated: 30 days. Frozen: 30 days. | |
TEST DETAILS |
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CPT code(s): |
80210 | |
| Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed. The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. | ||
Methodology: |
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry |
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Synonyms: |
Quest test code 16296 RUFIN
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Clinical significance: |
Rufinamide is an antiepileptic indicated for adjunctive treatment of seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome in children and adults. As multiple antiepileptics may be administered, it may be important to (1) optimize therapy, (2) monitor compliance, and (3) avoid toxicity. | |