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MedTox Laboratories Test Code: 49
Useful For
Therapeutic Drug Management
Synonyms/Keywords
Peganone
Specimen Requirements
| Specimen Type | Preferred Container/Tube | Acceptable Container/Tube | Specimen Volume | Specimen Minimum Volume (allows for 1 repeat) |
Pediatric Minimum Volume (no repeat) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Red Top Tube (RTT) | 2 mL | 0.5 mL | ||
| Plasma | Lithium-heparin Green Top Tube or Sodium-heparin Green Top Tube (GTT) | 2 mL | 0.5 mL |
Collection/Processing Instructions
Transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum or Plasma | Ambient temperature is acceptable for shipping and/or short-term storage | 3 days |
| For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen. | ||
Rejection Criteria
Gel-barrier tubes are NOT recommended.
Reference Range Information
| Performing Location | Reference Range |
|---|---|
| Medtox Laboratories | 8.0 - 20.0 ug/mL Message Please note: The therapeutic range for ethotoin is not well established. Many patients respond well to ethotoin concentrations up to 60 ug/ml |
Performing Laboratory Name
Medtox Laboratories
Referral Laboratory Information
| Address | Telephone | Website Link | Marshfield Lab Account # |
|---|---|---|---|
|
402 West County Road D St. Paul, MN 55112 |
800-832-3244 (Main) |
www.medtox.com | 1080 |
Performing Information
| Performing Location | Day(s) Test Performed | Analytical Time | Methodology/Instrumentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medtox Laboratories | Performed daily | 2 days | Gas Chromatography/Flame Ionization Detection (GC-FID) |
CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80299 |
Outreach CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80299 |