TIAGABINE, SERUM OR PLASMA Mnemonic TIAGBINE Synonym Gabitril® Specimen Collection Requirements Patient Preparation Draw sample prior to dosing (trough). Collect Serum or Plasma, plain red or lavender (EDTA) top tube Handling Promptly centrifuge and separate serum or plasma into aliquot tube Minimum Volume 0.4 mL Transport Refrigerated Rejection Criteria Polymer gel separation tube (SST or PST) Stability Room Temperature: 30 days; Refrigerated: 30 days; Frozen (-20°C): 48 months Testing Information Performed Thursday Reported 7-14 days Method High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) Referral Lab National Medical Services (4479SP) Reference Values Reference Values Interpretation provided. CPT Codes 80199<br /> Last Updated: Thursday, January 5, 2017 03:42:31 AM