Specimen:
Collect
- One Red Top
Also Acceptable:
- One Green Top (Li Heparin)
- One Green Top (Na Heparin)
- One Lavender (EDTA)
- One Pink Top (EDTA)
Submit
- 1 mL (Min:0.3 mL) Serum in Standard Transport Tube. Submit Refrigerated. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
Also Acceptable:
- 1 mL (Min:0.3 mL) Plasma in Standard Transport Tube. Submit Refrigerated. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
- 1 mL (Min:0.3 mL) Plasma in Standard Transport Tube. Submit Refrigerated. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
- 1 mL (Min:0.3 mL) Plasma in Standard Transport Tube. Submit Refrigerated. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
- 1 mL (Min:0.3 mL) Plasma in Standard Transport Tube. Submit Refrigerated. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
Special Handling
- Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection
Rejection Criteria
- Grossly Hemolyzed Samples
- Use of separator tubes
Stability
Ambient: 7 Day(s); Refrigerated: 1 Week(s); Frozen: 1 Month(s); Incubated: Unacceptable
Methodology
- Quantitative Enzyme Immunoassay
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-2 Day(s)
CPT Codes
- 80177
Components
- 91325 - KEPPRA
Last Updated: November 2, 2025 @ 10:13 am
Disclaimer:
It is preferable to locate tests on the website and not rely on printed test information, which may soon be out of date. Updated test information can only be guaranteed by using this website.
