Brivaracetam
Test Mnemonic
BRIV
CPT Codes
- 80299 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- Briviact
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) | Refrigerated | Timing of specimen collection: Pre-dose (trough). Do not collect in a gel separator tube. Centrifuge and transfer the plasma/serum to a plastic CCL tube within 2 hours of collection and refrigerate. Transport and store at refrigerated temperature. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Plasma | Green LiHep Nogel | Refrigerated | Timing of specimen collection: Pre-dose (trough). Do not collect in a gel separator tube. Centrifuge and transfer the plasma/serum to a plastic CCL tube within 2 hours of collection and refrigerate. Transport and store at refrigerated temperature. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | After separation from cells: 14 days |
| Frozen | After separation from cells: 30 days |
| Ambient | After separation from cells: 24 hours |
Days Performed
Mon - Sat
Turnaround Time
1 - 3 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) |
Special Info
Collect the specimen before the next dose (trough). Unacceptable conditions: Whole blood, gel separator tubes.
Clinical Info
Monitoring concentrations in serum or plasma to assess drug therapy and patient compliance.