82041:CARISOPRODOL and MEPROBAMATE

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82041:CARISOPRODOL and MEPROBAMATE
Alias Names: Soma®
Methodology: Gas Chromatography-Flame Ionization Detection (GC-FID)
Edit Date: 9/16/2010
Performed: Daily
Released: 24-48 hours after setup at PeaceHealth Laboratories’ reference lab
CPT Code: 82491-90 / 83805-90
Specimen Collection Details
Collection: One 5 mL red top tube. Do not use serum separator tube (SST) or plasma separator tube (PST). Also acceptable: Heparinized plasma.
Handling: Allow to clot, centrifuge and separate serum or plasma from cells into a plastic vial. Refrigerate.
Standard Volume: 2 mL serum or plasma
Minimum Volume: 200 µL serum or plasma (micro method does not allow for repeat testing or confirmations).
Transport: Refrigerated.
Comments: Trough levels are most reproducible.
Rejection Criteria: Use of SST or PST.

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