Test Code GABAP Gabapentin, Serum
Reporting Name
Gabapentin, SUseful For
Monitoring serum gabapentin concentrations
Assessing compliance
Adjusting dosage in patients
Performing Laboratory

Specimen Type
Serum RedSpecimen Required
Collection Container/Tube: Red top (serum gel/SST is not acceptable)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Draw blood immediately before next scheduled dose.
2. Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum Red | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | |
Ambient | 28 days | ||
Frozen | 28 days |
Reference Values
2.0-20.0 mcg/mL
Toxic Range: ≥25.0 mcg/mL
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday through Saturday
Test Classification
This test was developed, and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
80171
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
GABA | Gabapentin, S | 9738-6 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
80826 | Gabapentin, S | 9738-6 |
Clinical Reference
1. Hiemke C, Bergemann N, Clement HW, et al: Consensus guidelines for therapeutic drug monitoring in neuropsychopharmacology: Update 2017. Pharmacopsychiatry. 2018 Jan;51(1-02):9-62
2. Patsalos PN, Berry DJ, Bourgeois BF, et al: Antiepileptic drugs-best practice guidelines for therapeutic drug monitoring: a position paper by the subcommission on therapeutic drug monitoring, ILAE Commission on Therapeutic Strategies. Epilepsia. 2008 Jul;49(7):1239-1276
3. Johannessen SI, Tomson T: Pharmacokinetic variability of newer antiepileptic drugs: when is monitoring needed? Clin Pharmacokinetics. 2006;45(11):1061-1075
Method Description
Gabapentin and the internal standard are separated from other serum constitutes with analysis on a tandem mass spectrometer equipped with an electrospray ion source using multiple reaction monitoring.(Unpublished Mayo method)
Report Available
Same day/1 to 2 daysReject Due To
Gross hemolysis | OK |
Gross lipemia | OK |
Gross icterus | OK |
Method Name
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:
-Neurology Specialty Testing Client Test Request (T732)
-Therapeutics Test Request (T831)