Test Code FELBA Felbamate (Felbatol), Serum
Reporting Name
Felbamate (Felbatol), SUseful For
Determining whether a poor therapeutic response is attributable to noncompliance or lack of drug effectiveness
Monitoring changes in serum concentrations resulting from interactions with coadministered drugs such as barbiturates and phenytoin
Performing Laboratory

Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube 5 mL (T914)
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Draw blood immediately before next scheduled dose.
2. Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge the specimen.
3. For red-top tubes, immediately aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
4. For serum-gel tubes, aliquot serum into a plastic vial within 24 hours of collection.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | |
Ambient | 28 days | ||
Frozen | 28 days |
Reference Values
30.0-80.0 mcg/mL
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
80167
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
FELBA | Felbamate (Felbatol), S | 6899-9 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
80782 | Felbamate (Felbatol), S | 6899-9 |
Report Available
Same day/1 to 3 daysMethod Name
Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:
-Neurology Specialty Testing Client Test Request (T732)
-Therapeutics Test Request (T831)