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HelpTest Code VIGA Vigabatrin (Sabril)
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 1 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 1 mL of serum refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Children's Mercy Hospital
Note:
CMH COLLECTION: 2 mL in red vacutainer
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 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
2 to 6 daysReporting Name
Vigabatrin (Sabril)Reference Values
Units: ug/mL
Therapeutic and toxic ranges have not been established.
Expected serum vigabatrin concentrations in patients receiving recommended daily dosages: 20 – 160 ug/mL
Method Name
High Performance Liquid Chromatography with Fluorescence Detection (HPLC-FL)
Performing Laboratory
Medtox Laboratories, Inc.CPT Code Information
80339