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ESLICARBAZEPINE |
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ORDERING INFORMATION: |
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB1059 Geisinger Epic ID: 52161 | |
SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
Serum | |
Preferred collection container: |
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Specimen required: |
1 mL serum; minimum 0.5 mL | |
Special notes: |
Do not collect in serum separator tube. | |
| SPECIMEN PROCESSING |
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Specimen processing instructions: |
Centrifuge and aliquot. | |
Transport temperature: |
Room temperature. | |
Specimen stability: |
Room temperature: 5 days. Refrigerated: 14 days. Frozen: 31 days. | |
Rejection criteria: |
Serum separator tubes (SST®) unacceptable. | |
TEST DETAILS |
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Additional information: |
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes. | |
CPT code(s): |
80299 | |
| 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 92139, Eslicarbazep, Aptiom,Eslicarbazepine Acetate
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Clinical significance: |
Monitoring eslicarbazepine is helpful to avoid toxicity and to use as a baseline for future therapy. There is no established reference range. Individual patient concentrations should be evaluated in context of patient's clinical condition and prior concentrations. | |