Last Modified:
1/27/2022 5:43:06 AM
Medical Necessity Documentation:
Client Notes:
Patient Preparation:
A trough specimen is preferred, collect sample within 1 hour prior to next dose.
Specimen Requirements:
1.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial
Collection Instructions:
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial
Transport & Storage: Temperature/Stability:
7 days Ambient
30 days Refrigerated
30 days Frozen
Rejection Criteria:
Serum Separator Tube (SST); Gel
Reference Range:
See Laboratory Report
Critical Ranges:
Test Comments:
Methodology:
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
Clinical Significance:
Rufinamide is an antiepileptic indicated for adjunctive treatment of seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome in children and adults. As multiple antiepileptics may be administered, it may be important to (1) optimize therapy, (2) monitor compliance, and (3) avoid toxicity.
Documentation:
Custom Panel:
No
PRODUCTION SCHEDULE
Turn Around Time:
next day
Days Performed:
Wednesday, Saturday
Sites Performed:
Quest - Chantilly
PHL Test Code:
MSOT
EPIC Test Code:
MISC
Send Out Test Code:
16296
Alternate Test Names:
Rufinamide Level
Included Tests:
CPT Coding:
80210
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