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HelpTest Code FELBAM Felbamate (Felbatol), Serum
Additional Codes
MAYO: FELBA
EPIC: LAB2445
Reporting Name
Felbamate (Felbatol), SUseful For
Determining whether a poor therapeutic response is attributable to noncompliance or lack of drug effectiveness
Monitoring changes in serum concentrations resulting from interactions with coadministered drugs such as barbiturates and phenytoin
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Draw blood immediately before next scheduled dose.
2. Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | |
| Ambient | 28 days | ||
| Frozen | 28 days |
Reference Values
30.0-60.0 mcg/mL
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
80167
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FELBA | Felbamate (Felbatol), S | 6899-9 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 80782 | Felbamate (Felbatol), S | 6899-9 |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Method Name
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday; 3 p.m.
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:
-Neurology Specialty Testing Client Test Request (T732)
-Therapeutics Test Request (T831)