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HelpTest Code FMETX Methsuximide (Celontin) as Desmethylmethsuximide
Specimen Required
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top (sodium heparin) tube(s), plasma gel tube is not acceptable. Spin down and send 2 mL sodium heparin plasma refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Serum
Draw blood in a plain red-top tube(s), serum gel tube is not acceptable. Spin down and send 2 mL of serum refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Children's Mercy Hospital
Note:
CMH COLLECTION: 1mL blood in vacutainer Preferred: Sodium heparin green Acceptable: Red
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
| Frozen | 180 days | ||
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Reject Due To
| Hemolysis | NA |
| Lipemia | NA |
| Icterus | NA |
| Other | NA |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
3 to 7 daysReporting Name
Methsuximide (Celontin)Reference Values
10.0 - 40.0 ug/mL
Methsuximide measured as desmethylmethsuximide.
Method Name
Gas Chromatography/Flame Ionization Detection (GC-FID)
Performing Laboratory
Medtox Laboratories, Inc.CPT Code Information
80339