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Performing Laboratory
Medtox Laboratories, Inc.Specimen Type
VariesSpecimen Required
Submit only 1 of the following specimens
Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Container/Tube: Red top (serum gel/SST are not acceptable)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 2 mL Serum
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge and aliquot 2 mL serum into a plastic vial.
2. Send refrigerate.
Additional Information: Trough levels are the most reproducible.
Specimen Type: Plasma
Collection Container/Tube: Green top (sodium heparin) (plasma gel/PST are not acceptable)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 2 mL Plasma
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge and aliquot 2 mL plasma into a plastic vial.
2. Send refrigerate.
Additional Information: Trough levels are the most reproducible.
Specimen Minimum Volume
Serum/Plasma: 0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days |
| Frozen | 25 days | |
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Reject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated by the processing and performing laboratories for test suitability.Reference Values
Expected steady state plasma levels in patients receiving recommended daily dosages: 109.0 - 585.0 ng/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
CPT Code Information
80299