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HelpTest Code LAB3446 Rufinamide
Clinical System Name
Rufinamide Level
Synonyms
RUFIN
Banzel
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole blood
Container(s): Red, Dark Green/Sodium Heparin
Preferred Vol: 1 mL
Minimum Vol: 1 mL
Note: Trough level preferred. Volume can be shared with Clobazam, Gabapentin, Lacosamide, Lamotrigine, Levetiracetam (Keppra), Oxcarbazepine, Topiramate, Zonisamide.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: gel separator tubes
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: 2-8 C
Storage location: Refrigerate serum or plasma with labels in CPA refrigerator, FrigE rack . May be stored in same tube with Clobazam, Gabapentin, Lacosamide, Lamotrigine, Levetiracetam (Keppra), Oxcarbazepine, Topiramate, Zonisamide.
Off-site collection: Spin blood; refrigerate serum/plasma in plastic aliquot tube. Avoid freeze/thaw cycles.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| serum or plasma | Room temp | 2 w |
| Refrigerated | 6 w | |
| Frozen | 3 m |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | T, Th, Su (run overnight, result available next day) | 2 - 4 d |
Performing Laboratory
Seattle Children's Laboratory
Department
Department: Chemistry
Location: Chem West
Phone Number: 206-987-2617
CPT Codes
80339
Methodology
Method: LC/MS/MS
Analytical Volume: 0.3 mL serum or plasma
Limitations:
Reference Range
Therapeutic range: <60 microg/mL