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Test Code
RUFIN
Test Name
Rufinamide
CPT Codes
80210
Expected Turnaround Time
4 - 10 days
Clinical Utility

Therapeutic Drug Management.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Serum

Alternate Specimen Type: Plasma

Collection Container: Red Top, Plain

Alternate Collection Container: Green Top (Sodium or Lithium Heparin)

Desired Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a red top, plain tube via venipuncture.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection.
  2. Transfer 2 mL of serum to a clear aliquot tube (screw cap).
Patient Preparation

Trough levels are most reproducible.
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. 
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

20 days

Refrigerated

20 days

Frozen

31 days

Freeze/Thaw Cycles

 Stable x3
Causes for Rejection
  • Gel-barrier tubes
Methodology
Liquid Chromatography - Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Reference Intervals

See patient report.
Alternate Names
  • Banzel
Reference Lab
Labcorp Of America Holdings
Testing Schedule
Routine, 5 times per week
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