Gabitril
Test Mnemonic
GABIT
CPT Codes
- 80199 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- Tiagabine
- Tiagabine
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
FDA Category
Laboratory Developed Test
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) | Refrigerated | Pre-dose (trough) draw. Do not use serum separator tubes. Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection and transfer into standard aliquot tube. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) | Refrigerated | Pre-dose (trough) draw. Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection and transfer into standard aliquot tube. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 1 month |
| Frozen | 48 months |
| Ambient | 1 month |
Days Performed
Varies
Turnaround Time
9 - 12 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) |
Reference Range
Special Info
Patient Prep: Pre-dose (trough) draw. Separator tubes will be rejected. This test is New York DOH approved.