Test directory: Lacosamide

Ordering Code 8551
Test Name Lacosamide
Alias Vimpat
Preferred Specimen Serum
Preferred Container Plain (Red)
Other Specimen/Container Plasma in EDTA, K2 (Lavender), Plasma in Sodium Heparin (Green)
Optimum Volume 2 mL
Handling Instructions Specimen is forwarded to another lab for testing; do not share with other tests
Transport Requirements Oahu: Ambient
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability Ambient: 7 Days
Refrigerated: 14 Days
Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria Gel barrier tube
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time 14 Days
Methodology Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of May 22, 2026.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Lacosamide ALL See report.