Levamisole
Test Mnemonic
LEVAM
CPT Codes
- G0480 - QTY (1)
- 80375 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
59293-1
Performing Laboratory
National Med Serv Inc
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) | Refrigerated | Promptly centrifuge and transfer serum into plastic screw-capped vial. Do not use serum separator tubes. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) | Refrigerated | Promptly centrifuge and transfer plasma into plastic screw-capped vial. Do not use plasma separator tubes. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 30 days |
| Ambient | 2 days |
| Frozen | 12 months |
Days Performed
Mon - Sun
Turnaround Time
8 - 9 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) |
Reference Range
Special Info
Specimens received at ambient temperature will be rejected. Polymer gel separation tubes (SST or PST) are unacceptable.
Clinical Info
Reporting limit is 0.1 mcg/mL