Test Directory
| Test Code | ||||
| LACMD | ||||
| Test Name | ||||
| Lacosamide, Serum | ||||
| CPT Codes | ||||
| 80235 | ||||
| Expected Turnaround Time | ||||
| 1 - 4 days | ||||
| Clinical Utility | ||||
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Useful for monitoring serum concentrations of lacosamide to ensure compliance and appropriate dosing in specific clinical conditions (ie, severe kidney impairment, mild-to-moderate hepatic impairment, and kidney failure). |
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| Specimen and Container Info | ||||
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Specimen Type: Serum
Preferred Collection Container: Red Top, Plain Alternate Collection Container: Gold Top, Serum Separator Desired Specimen Volume: 1 mL |
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| Processing and Submission Instructions | ||||
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| Transport Instructions | ||||
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Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. |
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| Methodology | ||||
| Liquid Chromatography - Tandem Mass Spectrometry (Lc/Ms/Ms) | ||||
| Reference Intervals | ||||
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See patient report. |
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| Limitations | ||||
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Abnormalities in liver function tests (eg, alanine aminotransferase) have been observed in controlled trials in adult patients with partial-onset seizures who were taking 1 to 3 concomitant antiepileptic drugs. |
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| Reference Lab | ||||
| Mayo Clinic Laboratories | ||||
| Testing Schedule | ||||
| Routine, Monday - Saturday | ||||
The American Medical Association (AMA) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published by HNL Lab Medicine are guidelines and are intended for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the exclusive responsibility of the billing entity. View the Terms.
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