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HelpTest Code GABAP Gabapentin, Serum
Reporting Name
Gabapentin, SUseful For
Monitoring serum gabapentin concentrations
Assessing compliance
Adjusting dosage in patients
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
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analysis on a tandem mass spectrometer equipped with an electrospray ion source using multiple reaction monitoring.(Unpublished Mayo method)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)