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Lab Dept:
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Chemistry
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Test Name:
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PREGABALIN LEVEL
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General Information
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Lab Order Codes:
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PREGA
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Synonyms:
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LyricaŽ
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CPT Codes:
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82542 – Column chromatography/mass spectrometry, quantitative, single stationary and mobile phase
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Test Includes:
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Pregabalin level measured in ug/mL.
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Logistics
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Test Indications:
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Therapeutic drug concentration of Pregabalin reported in ug/mL.
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Lab Testing Sections:
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Chemistry - Sendouts
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Referred to:
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MedTox Laboratories (MedTox test# 237)
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Phone Numbers:
Minneapolis:
Saint Paul:
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612-813-6280
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651-220-6550
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Test Availability:
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Daily, 24 hours
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Turnaround Time:
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4 - 6 days
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Special Instructions:
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N/A
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Specimen
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Specimen Type:
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Blood
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Container:
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Red top tube
Alternate tube: Green (Li Heparin) top tube
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Draw Volume:
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3 mL blood
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Processed Volume:
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1 mL serum/plasma
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Collection:
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Routine collection
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Special Processing:
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Lab Staff: Centrifuge specimen, remove serum/plasma aliquot into a screw-capped plastic vial. Indicate serum or plasma on label. Store and sent at refrigerated temperatures.
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Patient Preparation:
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None
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Sample Rejection:
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Specimens other than serum or heparin plasma; mislabeled or unlabeled specimens
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Interpretive
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Reference Range:
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Therapeutic and toxic drug concentrations have not been established. Expected steady state pregabalin concentrations in patients taking recommended daily dosages: up to 10 ug/mL.
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Critical Values:
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N/A
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Limitations:
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Reporting limit: 0.5 ug/mL
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Methodology:
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High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
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References:
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MedTox Laboratories February 2011
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Updates:
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4/29/2010: Test moved from National Medical to MedTox at MML.
2/15/2011: Test now direct send to MedTox.
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