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Clinical System Name
Vigabatrin Level
Synonyms
Sabril
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Red or Dark Green/Sodium Heparin
Preferred Vol: 3.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 2.0 mL
Note: Trough levels are preferred. Separators are unacceptable.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Serum or plasma separator
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: 2 - 4 C
Storage location: CPA refrigerator Send Outs rack.
Off-site collection: Spin blood. Transfer serum or plasma to plastic aliquot container. Send refrigerated.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum or Plasma | Room temp | 3 d |
| Refrigerated | Y | |
| Frozen | Y |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | 7 - 10 d |
Performing Laboratory
Medtox Laboratories, Inc.
402 West County Road D
St. Paul, MN 55112
Phone: (651) 286-6220
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
Methodology
Method: High Performance Liquid Chromatography with Fluorescence Detection (HPLC - FL)
Analytical Volume: 1.0 mL Serum or Plasma
Limitations:
Reference Range
Therapeutic and toxic ranges have not been established. Expected serum vigabatrin concentrations in patients receiving recommended daily dosages: 20 - 160 µg/mL.
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Vigabatrin (Sabril) |
| Reference Test Number: | 422 |
| Instructions: | Send out Monday - Thursday via FedEx overnight. Medtox accepts Saturday delivery. |