Levamisole, Serum/Plasma
Test Mnemonic
LEVAM
CPT Codes
- 80375 - QTY (1)
- G0480 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
59293-1
Performing Laboratory
National Med Serv Inc
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) | Refrigerated | Promptly centrifuge and transfer serum into plastic screw-capped vial. Do not use serum separator tubes. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) | Refrigerated | Promptly centrifuge and transfer plasma into plastic screw-capped vial. Do not use plasma separator tubes. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 30 days |
| Ambient | 2 days |
| Frozen | 12 months |
Days Performed
Mon - Sun
Turnaround Time
8 - 9 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) |
Reference Range
Special Info
Specimens received at ambient temperature will be rejected. Polymer gel separation tubes (SST or PST) are unacceptable. This test is New York State approved.
Clinical Info
Reporting limit is 0.1 mcg/mL