Felbamate (Felbatol®)
Test ID:
703711
CPT code:
80339
Synonyms:
Felbamate, Serum or Plasma
Felbatol®
Clinical Use:
Evaluate toxicity; monitor therapeutic levels
Test Information:
Following oral administration, felbamate is 25% bound to serum albumin. Approximately 40% to 50% of the absorbed dose appears unchanged in the urine. The rest is present as nonactive metabolites, including parahydroxyfelbamate, 2-hydroxyfelbamate, and felbamate monocarbamate. Felbamate has an elimination half-life of 20 to 23 hours. The apparent volume of distribution is 0.7−1.0 L/kg.
Specimen Type:
Serum or plasma
Requested Volume:
2 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.6 mL
Container Type:
Red-top tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube, or green-top (heparin) tube.
Collection:
Transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
Storage Instructions:
Room temperature
Stability Requirements:
Temperature |
Period |
---|---|
Room temperature |
14 days |
Refrigerated |
14 days |
Frozen |
14 days |
Freeze/thaw cycles |
Stable x3 |
Rejection Criteria
Gel-barrier tub
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