Test Overview
Test Methodology
Gas Chromatography/Flame Ionization Detection (GC-FID)
Test Usage
Therapeutic drug monitoring.
Reference Range *
6.0 - 12.0 ug/mL. Critical Value: 35 mcg/mL.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Daily
Analytic Time
5 - 7 days
Soft Order Code
MMLR
Synonyms
- Miltown
- Equanil
- Carisopropol
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo Wild 80 (ZW80) (MedTox 72)
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions
Collect blood in red or green top tube; do not use SST/PST tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum or plasma into a plastic vial and refrigerate or freeze.
Normal Volume
2 mL serum or plasma
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL serum or plasma
Storage Temperature
Refrigerated or frozen acceptable
Rejection Criteria
SST or PST tube not acceptable.
Additional Information
Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories; performed by MedTox Laboratories.
Billing
CPT Code
80369
Fee Code
32086
LOINC
3753-1
NY State Approved
No