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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
Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry
CPT(s)
80201
Rejection Criteria
Serum separator tube (SST), heparinized, grossly lipemic, hemolyzed, and icteric specimens
Cerner Test Code
TOPIR
Performing Location
Warde Medical Laboratory, Ann Arbor, MI.
Turnaround Time
2 - 4 Days