Test Overview
Test Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Test Usage
Therapeutic drug monitoring.
Test Details
Analytic Time
12 - 15 days
Soft Order Code
MMLR
Synonyms
- Levodopa
- Carbidopa
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo FSINS (NMS 4205SP)
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 or PST
Normal Volume
1 ml serum or plasma
Minimum Volume
0.3 ml serum or plasma
Storage Temperature
STRICT FROZEN
Additional Information
Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories; performed by NMS Labs.
Billing
CPT Code
80375
NY State Approved
No