Last Modified:
2/10/2022 6:31:24 AM
Medical Necessity Documentation:
Client Notes:
Patient Preparation:
Pre-dose (Trough) Draw - At a Steady State Concentration
Specimen Requirements:
1.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial
Collection Instructions:
Mix by inverting tube 5 times
Allow serum specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Centrifuge to separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection and transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to plastic vial
Minimum Volume:
0.2 mL Serum
Transport & Storage: Temperature/Stability:
7 days Ambient
14 days Refrigerated
30 days Frozen
Reference Range:
Therapeutic and toxic ranges have not been established.
Expected concentrations in patients taking recommended daily dosages: up to 10 mcg/mL.
Critical Ranges:
Test Comments:
Methodology:
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Clinical Significance:
Pregabalin is an anti-epileptic drug. It works by slowing down impulses in the brain that cause seizures. Pregabalin also affects chemicals in the brain that send signals across the nervous system. Pregabalin is used to control seizures and to treat fibromyalgia
Documentation:
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Custom Panel:
No
PRODUCTION SCHEDULE
Turn Around Time:
3 to 4 days
Days Performed:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Sites Performed:
Quest - Chantilly
PHL Test Code:
MSOT
EPIC Test Code:
LAB3181
Send Out Test Code:
18866
Alternate Test Names:
Lyrica, Serum; Lyrica®
Included Tests:
CPT Coding:
80366 (HCPCS: 80299)
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