Gabapentin
Test Summary
Gabapentin is used as an anticonvulsant in the management of neuropathic pain in adults and as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial seizures in patients with epilepsy.
Aliases
- Fantrex, Gabarone, Neurontin
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
20 mL Random Urine
Minimum Volume
5 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Random urine collected in a sterile, leak-proof urine container
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 3 days
- Refrigerated = 8 days
- Frozen = n/a
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Preserved samples
Order Code
GABPLC
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB6629
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 80355
Billing Code
- 700000
CPT Statement
Methodology
Liquid Chromatography- Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
FDA Status
Lab Developed Test: This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by CompuNet Clinical Labs. The laboratory is regulated under CLIA as qualified to perform high-complexity testing. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Reference Range
See Sample Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Friday; Report available: 3 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
20 mL Random Urine
Minimum Volume
5 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Random urine collected in a sterile, leak-proof urine container
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 3 days
- Refrigerated = 8 days
- Frozen = n/a
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Preserved samples
Result Information
Methodology
Liquid Chromatography- Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
See Sample Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Friday; Report available: 3 days