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HelpTest Code LEVET Levetiracetam, Serum (Keppra)
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Test ID |
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LEVET |
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EPIC Test ID |
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LAB477 |
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube Type:
Red (No Additive)
Collection Information:
Serum (Red top) or plasma (Green non-separator tube or Lavender top). For consistency, using the same specimen matrix for individual patients is a good practice.
Transport Information:
3.0 mL blood
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL of blood (0.1 mL serum or plasma)
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated Stability:
7 days
Frozen Stability:
4 weeks
Ambient Stability:
Acceptable if sample has been separated from cells.
Report Available
Performed:
Daily: 6:00 am to 2:30 pm
Analytical Time:
2 hours
Reject Due To
Unacceptable Conditions:
Gel separator tubes.