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HelpTest Code METHSUX Methsuximide (as Desmethylmethsuximide), serum or plasma (Celontin) (78)
Additional Codes
MedTox Laboratories Test Code: 78
Useful For
Therapeutic Drug Management
Synonyms/Keywords
Celontin
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.
Gel-barrier tubes are not recommended.
Trough levels are most reproducible.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum or Plasma | Ambient | 3 days |
| Refrigerated | 5 days | |
| Frozen | 15 days |
Rejection Criteria
Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Test Components
Methsuximide (Celontin) as Desmethylmethsuximide
Reference Range Information
| Performing Location | Reference Range |
|---|---|
| Medtox Laboratories | 10.0 - 40.0 ug/mL |
Performing Laboratory Name
Medtox Laboratories (LabCorp)
Referral Laboratory Information
| Address | Telephone | Website Link | Marshfield Lab Account # |
|---|---|---|---|
|
402 West County Road D St. Paul, MN 55112 |
800-832-3244 (Main) 888-310-2264 (Team Emerald) |
www.medtox.com | 1080 |
Performing Information
| Performing Location | Day(s) Test Performed | Analytical Time | Methodology/Instrumentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medtox Laboratories | Tuesday, Friday | 3 days | Gas Chromatography/Flame Ionization Detection (GC-FID) |
CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80339 |
Outreach CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80339 |
Ordering Applications
| Ordering Application | Description |
|---|---|
| COM | Methsuximide (Celontin) |
| Cerner | Methsuximide (Celontin) (78) |