Test directory: Gabapentin

Ordering Code4993
Test NameGabapentin
AliasNeurontin
Preferred SpecimenPlasma
Preferred ContainerEDTA, K2 (Lavender)
No gel barrier tubes.
Other Specimen/ContainerPlasma in Lithium Heparin (Green), Plasma in Sodium Heparin (Green), Serum in Plain (Red)
Optimum Volume2 mL
Collection InstructionsDo Not use SST or PST
Draw sample two hours after last dose at steady state.
Handling InstructionsCentrifuge & aliquot specimen immediately
Transport RequirementsOahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 5 Days
Refrigerated: 12 Days
Frozen: 1 Month
Rejection CriteriaGel barrier tube, Grossly hemolyzed, Serum separator tube
Avail. StatNO
Analytic TimeUp to 7 Days
MethodologyLiquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
Reference Lab Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of April 24, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
GabapentinALLSee report.