Carisoprodol (Soma®, Soridol®)

Test ID: 

703596

CPT code:

80369

Synonyms:

Rela®
Sodol®
Soma® Compound
Soprodol®
Soridol®

Clinical Use:

Evaluate toxicity; monitor therapeutic levels

Specimen Type:

Serum or plasma

Requested Volume: 

2 mL

Minimum Volume: 

0.6mL

Container Type: 

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.

Storage Instructions:

Room temperature

Stability Requirements

Expected Turnaround Time:

1 to 2 Days

Rejection Criteria

Gel-barrier tube