Laboratory Services
Levetiracetam (Keppra)
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| Test Description |
Levetiracetam (Keppra)
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| Synonym(s) |
UOW2466 |
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| Test ID |
LEVET
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| Container Type |
3 mL blood in RED TOP tube Also Acceptable: GOLD SST, LAVENDER TOP (EDTA, K2), GREEN TOP (sodium or lithium heparin), LIME GREEN (PST), ORANGE TOP. Other specimen collection tubes have not been validated for use with this assay. Note: Draw blood at trough (immediately before next scheduled dose) |
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| Specimen Type |
Serum |
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| Specimen Requirements |
0.5 mL serum/plasma |
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
Centrifuge and aliquot serum/plasma within 2 hours of collection |
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
0.2 mL serum/plasma |
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| Stability |
Refrigerated |
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| Department (code) |
Chemistry, Automated Panels |
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| Methodology |
Immunoassay |
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday, Thursday |
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| CPT Code(s) |
80177 |
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| Reference Range |
mcg/mL Male/Female: 6.0-36.0 Effective date: 06/20/2016 |
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| STAT Orderable (Y/N) |
No |
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| Performing Lab |
UW |
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| LOINC Code(s) |
