Test Overview
Test Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
Test Usage
Therapeutic drug monitoring.
Test Details
Analytic Time
12 - 15 days
Soft Order Code
MMLR
Synonyms
- Levodopa
- Carbidopa
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo FSINE (90282) (NMS 4205)
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions
Collect specimen in a red top or lavender top tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum or plasma into a plastic vial and freeze immediately. Plasma is also acceptable.
Normal Volume
2 ml serum or plasma
Minimum Volume
2 ml serum or plasma
Additional Information
Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories; performed by NMS Labs.
Billing
CPT Code
80375