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Test Code
PRGAB
Test Name
Pregabalin, Serum
CPT Codes
AMA 80366, CMS G0480
Expected Turnaround Time
3 - 5 days
Clinical Utility
  • Identification and quantitation of pregabalin.
  • Determine the serum concentration of pregabalin to monitor compliance or medication adjustments.
Specimen and Container Info

Preferred Specimen Type: Serum

Preferred Collection Container: Red Top, Plain

Desired Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions

 Collect at trough level, immediately prior to next dose.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  • Allow specimen to sit upright 30 minutes.
  • Centrifuge for 5 minutes at 3000 rpm within 2 hours of collection.
  • Transfer serum to plastic vial and refrigerate.
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. 
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

  48 hours

Refrigerated

 14 days

Frozen

  30 days
Causes for Rejection

Specimens collected in separator tubes will be rejected. 
Methodology
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Reference Intervals

 Reference intervals are not established.
Performing Location
Roble Road Core Laboratory
Alternate Names
Lyrica
Testing Schedule
Routine, 3 times per week
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