Tiagabine (Gabitril)

Test ID: 

703986

CPT code:

80199

Synonyms:

Gabitril®

Clinical Use:

Therapeutic drug management

Specimen Type:

Serum or plasma

Requested Volume: 

3 mL

Minimum Volume: 

0.6 mL

Container Type: 

Red-top tube or green-top (heparin) tube. Gel-barrier tubes are not recommended.

Patient Preparation: 

Trough levels are most reproducible.

Collection:

Serum or plasma should be separated from cells within two hours of venipuncture. Submit serum or plasma in a plastic transport tube.

Storage Instructions:

Submission/transport (<3 days): Room temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen. Specimen is stable for two weeks at room temperature, for two weeks refrigerated, and for seven months frozen.

Rejection Criteria

Gel-barrier tubes