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Gabapentin Level

Neurontin, Gabapentin (Neurontin)

Test Codes

Antrim #16955, EPIC: LAB5391, SOFT: GABAP

Department

Toxicology

Specimen Collection Criteria

Collect: One plain Red-top tube. (Minimum Whole Blood: 2.0 mL)

Do not use Serum Separator Tubes.
Time of Collection: Trough, just prior to the next dose.
Record the exact time of specimen collection on the tube or in the computer system.

Physician Office/Draw Specimen Preparation

Let specimens clot 30-60 minutes. Refrigerate (2-8°C or 36-46°F) the collection tube within two hours of collection. (Minimum: 2.0 mL blood)

Preparation for Courier Transport

Transport: Collection tube, refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F). (Minimum: 2.0 mL blood)

Rejection Criteria

• Serum Separator (SST) tubes.
• Severely lipemic or hemolyzed specimens. 

In-Lab Processing

Let specimens clot 30-60 minutes. Centrifuge specimen to separate serum from cells. Deliver an aliquot of serum or the collection tube immediately to the appropriate testing station.

Storage

Specimen Stability for Testing:

Room Temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F): 24 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F): 7 days
Frozen (-20°C/-4°F or below): 3 months

Specimen Storage in Department Prior to Disposal:

Frozen (-20°C/-4°F or below): 2 months

Laboratory

Royal Oak Toxicology Laboratory

Performed

Monday, Wednesday, Friday.
Routine results available the same day as testing performed (1-4 days).

Reference Range

Therapeutic Range: 2-10 mcg/mL.
Concentrations greater than 20 mcg/mL will be called.

Test Methodology

Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS).

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Beaumont Health. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The Laboratory is regulated under CLIA as qualified to perform high-complexity testing. This test is used for clinical purposes and should not be regarded as investigational or for research.

Interpretation

Gabapentin is not metabolized and depends on renal mechanisms for elimination. Changes in renal function, aging, and dialysis may necessitate dosage adjustment.

Clinical Utility

Gabapentin is an antiepileptic drug. This assay is used to monitor the therapeutic drug level and evaluate the toxicity of gabapentin.

CPT Codes

80171
LOINC: 9738-6

Contacts

Last Updated

1/19/2023