Baclofen
Test Mnemonic
BACLOF
CPT Codes
- 80369/G0480 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- Lioresal
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) | Refrigerated | Do not use serum separator tubes. Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection and transfer into standard aliquot tube. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) | Refrigerated | Do not use separator tubes. Separate plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection and transfer into standard aliquot tube. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Frozen | 4 months |
| Ambient | 2 weeks |
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
Days Performed
Varies
Turnaround Time
9 - 12 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) |
Reference Range
Special Info
Separator tubes are unacceptable. This test is New York DOH approved.
Clinical Info
Reporting limit: 0.020 ug/mL