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Lab Dept:
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Sendouts
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Test Name:
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RUFINIMIDE LEVEL
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General Information
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Lab Order Codes:
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RUFI
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Synonyms:
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Banzel
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CPT Codes:
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82542 – Column chromatography/mass spectrometry (eg, GC/MS, or HPLC/MS), analyte not elsewhere specified; quantitative, single stationary and mobile phase
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Test Includes:
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Rufinamide Level reported in ug/mL.
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Logistics
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Test Indications:
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Antiepileptic (Anticonvulsant) therapeutic drug monitoring
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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 (Test # 445)
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Phone Numbers:
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MIN Lab: 612-813-6280
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STP Lab: 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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3 days
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Special Instructions:
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Trough levels are most reproducible.
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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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Green Top (Li Heparin) or Red Top tube
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Draw Volume:
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6 mL (Minimum: 0.9 mL) blood
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Processed Volume:
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2 mL (Minimum: 0.3 mL) plasma/serum
Note: Submission of the minimum volume results in an elevated reporting limit and inability to repeat analysis.
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Collection:
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Routine venipuncture
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Special Processing:
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Lab Staff: Centrifuge specimen, remove plasma/serum aliquot into a screw-capped round bottom plastic vial. Store and ship at refrigerated temperatures. Forward promptly.
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Patient Preparation:
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None
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Sample Rejection:
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Mislabeled or unlabeled specimens
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Interpretive
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Reference Range:
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Expected plasma concentrations in patients taking recommended daily dosages: up to 60.0 ug/mL
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Critical Values:
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N/A
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Limitations:
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N/A
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Methodology:
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Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
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References:
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MedTox Laboratories (October 2012)
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