Lamotrigine
Test Mnemonic
LMTR
CPT Codes
- 80175 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
6948-4
Aliases
- Lamictal
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL | Plasma | Sodium or Lithium heparin (Green) | Refrigerated | Centrifuge tube and separate plasma. Transport and store at refrigerated temperature. Avoid hemolysis. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) | Refrigerated | ||
| 2 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated | 5 days |
| Frozen | 3 months |
Days Performed
Mon - Fri
Turnaround Time
1 - 5 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) |
Reference Range
| Lamotrigine | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | Therapeutic range: 1.0 - 13.0 | ug/mL |
Special Info
Collect specimen immediately prior to next dose.
Clinical Info
Monitor therapeutic administration.