Pregabalin Level

Synonyms

• LAB2416
• LYRICA
• PREGABALIN
• PREGABALIN, SERUM

Cerner Name

Pregabalin, Serum

Clinical Info

Pregabalin is commonly used for neuropathic pain and fibromyalgia. This test can be used by physicians to assess compliance and may be clinically useful in patients with renal failure who generally require lower dosages. Therapeutic and toxic ranges are not well defined.

Specimen Sources

Blood, Arterial Blood, Capillary Blood, Central Line Blood, Venous

Specimen Types

Blood

Specimen Volume

1 mL serum ( 0.5 mL min)

Container

Red Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Red Top Tube ( Gold serum-gel unacceptable)
Specimen: 1 mL serum ( 0.5 mL min)
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Stability: 28 Days Room Temperature, Refrigerated or Frozen
Collection Instructions:
1. Draw specimen immediately before next scheduled dose.
2. Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial within 2 hours of collection.

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

28 Days Room Temperature, Refrigerated or Frozen

Methodology

Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)

Days Performed

TAT: 2 - 8 Days

Performing Laboratories

Mayo Medical Laboratories

CPT

80366

PDM

2159436

Results

Result Interpretation

Forms