ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Tiagabine, Serum or Plasma : 0091541

Mnemonic: TIAGABIN S

Methodology: High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Performed: Varies
Reported: 3-5 days
Specimen Required: Patient Prep: Trough collection.

Collect: Plain red or green (sodium or lithium heparin).

Specimen Preparation: Transfer 3 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 1 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature. Also acceptable: Refrigerated or frozen

Unacceptable Conditions: Separator tubes.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 2 weeks; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 7 months
Reference Interval:
By report
CPT Code(s): 80299
Cross References: Gabitril {R}