Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD06309Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Gabapentin
Also known as: Neurontin®, Neurotin
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant drug commonly used as adjunctive therapy to treat partial seizures. Therapeutic drug monitoring is useful to optimize dose and to avoid toxicity.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Gabapentin
AnalyteGabapentin • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
1 day
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in EDTA Lavender top tube or sodium heparin dark green top tube or lithium heparin dark green top tube also acceptable. Do not use gel barrier/Serum Separator tubes (SST).
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis; Gel barrier/Serum Separator Tubes (SST)
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 5 Days |
| Refrigerated | 12 Days |
| Frozen | 30 Days |
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