Vigabatrin VIGABATRIN

Synonyms

Sabril

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Vigabatrin

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Vigabatrin

EPIC Order Name

Vigabatrin

Clinical Info


Use
Therapeutic drug management

Specimen Type

Blood

Specimen Volume


Volume
2 mL (0.5 mL Min Volume)

Container

Red-top tube or green-top (heparin) tube. Gel-barrier tubes are not recommended.

Collection Instructions


Collection InstructionsSerum or plasma should be separated from cells within two hours of venipuncture. Submit serum or plasma in a plastic transport tube.

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Submission/transport (<3 days): Room temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen.

Methodology


High-pressure liquid chromatography with fluorescence detection (HPLC/FL)

Days Performed

TAT:  6-11 Days

Performing Laboratories

  • NWH CL Send Outs-Labcorp

CPT

80299

PDM

255310

Result Interpretation

Expected serum vigabatrin concentrations in patients receiving recommended daily dosages: 20−160 ng/mL.

Forms


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