Pregabalin, Serum or Plasma

2011609
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Ordering Recommendation

Optimize drug therapy and monitor patient adherence.

Mnemonic

PREGABALIN

Methodology

Quantitative Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry

Performed

Wed, Sat

Reported

1-6 days

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York DOH approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Serum Pre-dose (Trough) Draw - At a Steady State Concentration or Plasma Pre-dose (Trough) Draw - At a Steady State Concentration in Plain Red, Lavender (K2EDTA), Lavender (K3EDTA), or Pink (K2EDTA).

Specimen Preparation

Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.2 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions

Citrated Plasma.

Remarks
Stability

Ambient: 1 month; Refrigerated: 1 month; Frozen: 2 months

Reference Interval

Therapeutic Range Not well established
Toxic Not well established

Interpretive Data

The therapeutic range is based on serum pre-dose (trough) draw at steady-state concentration. Therapeutic and toxic ranges are not well established. Proposed Dose-Related Range: 2 - 10 ug/mL. Adverse effects may include peripheral edema, allergic reactions, dizziness and somnolence.

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.

Compliance Category

Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)

Note

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

80366 (Alt code: G0480)

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
2011610 Pregabalin, Serum or Plasma 47414-8
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Aliases

  • Lyrica
Pregabalin, Serum or Plasma