Lamictal / Lamotrigine
| Test Name | Lamictal |
| Alternate Name(s) | Lamotrigine |
| Laboratory Module | LAB |
| Ordering Mnemonic | LAM |
| Specimen Type |
Serum |
| Collection Container | Red- 5 mls |
| Container Information |
Red Tube
 Micro-Red Tube |
| Collection Information | Collect specimen 10 - 12 hours after last dose. |
| Test Schedule | |
| Routine Turnaround Time | 5 days |
| Stat Turnaround Time | |
| Reference Interval | |
| Critical Values | |
| Lab Process Notes | Minimum Volume: 2ml
Record time in hours that have elapsed between last dose and specimen collection. Allow blood to clot at RT for 30 minutes and separate by centrifugation. |
| Storage and Transport |
Collection Requirements: Centrifuge and separate
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| Test Referred To | Offsite, Reference Laboratory |
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