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HelpTest Code TOPIRA Topiramate Level
Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen
Acceptable: Red Top
Specimen Draw Volume
Volume: 3.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 2.0 mL
Processing Instructions
Draw in a Red Top Tube. Allow tube to clot for 30 minutes, centrifuge, separate serum from cells, transfer to an aliquot tube and transport refrigerated. Do not use gel tubes.
Stability
Refrigerated 7 days, Frozen 14 days
Performed Test Frequency
Monday, Thursday
CPT(s)
80201
Cerner Test Code
TOPIR
Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Rejection Criteria
Serum separator tube (SST), heparinized, grossly lipemic, hemolyzed, and icteric specimens
Performing Location
Warde Medical Laboratory, Ann Arbor, MI.
Turnaround Time
2 - 4 Days