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HelpTest Code FMETX Methsuximide (Celontin) as Desmethylmethsuximide
Reporting Name
Methsuximide (Celontin)Specimen Type
VariesSpecimen Required
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top (sodium heparin) tube(s), plasma gel tube is not acceptable. Spin down and send 2 mL sodium heparin plasma refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Serum
Draw blood in a plain red-top tube(s), serum gel tube is not acceptable. Spin down and send 2 mL of serum refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
| Frozen | 180 days | ||
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Reject Due To
| Hemolysis | NA |
| Lipemia | NA |
| Icterus | NA |
| Other | NA |
Reference Values
10.0 - 40.0 ug/mL
Methsuximide measured as desmethylmethsuximide.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
CPT Code Information
80339
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FMETX | Methsuximide (Celontin) | 3801-8 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z1107 | Methsuximide | 3801-8 |
Report Available
3 to 7 daysMethod Name
Gas Chromatography/Flame Ionization Detection (GC-FID)