Test Code PERAM Perampanel, Serum
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top (serum gel/SST is not acceptable)
Acceptable: None
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Draw blood immediately before next scheduled dose.
2. For sustained-release formulations ONLY, draw blood a minimum of 12 hours after last dose.
3. Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Type
Serum RedSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Serum Red | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days |
Ambient | 28 days | |
Frozen | 28 days |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | OK |
Gross lipemia | OK |
Gross icterus | OK |
Reference Values
180-980 ng/mL
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday, Friday
Report Available
2 to 5 daysSpecimen Retention Time
14 daysPerforming Laboratory

CPT Code Information
80299