Test Overview
Test Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spec (HPLC/LC-MS/MS)
Test Usage
Therapeutic drug monitoring.
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Sunday
Analytic Time
2 - 12 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.
Special Handling
No SST
Alternate Specimen
Lavender or pink top are acceptable
Rejection Criteria
Drawn in SST
Normal Volume
1 ml serum or plasma
Minimum Volume
0.5 ml serum or plasma
Additional Information
Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories; performed by NMS Labs.
Billing
CPT Code
80375