Gabapentin
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: GABA
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026668
Schedule:
Testing Time: 2-5 Days
Testing Lab: LabCorp
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026668
Schedule:
Testing Time: 2-5 Days
Testing Lab: LabCorp
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 1.0 mL
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: Serum or Plasma
Collection Info:
Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL
Container: Red-top tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube, or green-top (heparin) tube. Do not use a gel-barrier tube. The use of gel-barrier tubes is not recommended due to slow absorption of the drug by the gel. Depending on the specimen volume and storage time, the decrease in drug level due to absorption may be clinically significant.
Collection: Transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: Serum or Plasma
Collection Info:
Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL
Container: Red-top tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube, or green-top (heparin) tube. Do not use a gel-barrier tube. The use of gel-barrier tubes is not recommended due to slow absorption of the drug by the gel. Depending on the specimen volume and storage time, the decrease in drug level due to absorption may be clinically significant.
Collection: Transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
Specimen Acceptability
Cause for Rejection:
Gel-barrier tube
Gel-barrier tube
Methods
Immunoassay (IA)
CPT Codes
80171
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
