Test Code

• 5810

Test Synonym

• Oxcarbazepine, Serum/Plasma

Minimum Volume

• 0.3 mL

Specimen Requirements

• Serum Or Plasma

Container

• Plain Red Top Tube, Lavender Top Tube, Transfer Tube- Plasma, Transfer Tube- Serum

Storage

• Refrigerated

Turn Around Time

• 5 days

CPT Codes

• 80183
  *The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are provided for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the responsibility of the billing entity. Please direct any questions regarding the CPT coding to the payer being billed.

Special Instructions

• 1 mL SERUM OR PLASMA

Additional Information

• Transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube. Draw trough levels immediately prior to next dose. Steady-state levels are reached within two to three days in patients taking oxcarbazepine twice daily.

Specimen Stability

• AMBIENT: 14 days REFRIGERATED: 14 days FROZEN: 105 days