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HelpTest Code PGN Pregabalin, Serum
Additional Codes
| Epic Ordering Code | LAB3041929 |
| NBS code | LBC11790 |
| Service code | 37121 |
Reporting Name
Pregabalin, SSecondary ID
65119Useful For
Monitoring serum pregabalin (Lyrica) concentrations, assessing compliance, and adjusting dosage in patients
Method Name
Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect specimen immediately before next scheduled dose.
2. Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge, and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days |
| Ambient | 28 days | |
| Frozen | 28 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Reference Values
2.0-5.0 mcg/mL
Report Available
2 to 7 daysPlease note that this is a referral test requiring transport to the external testing facility and an additional 3-5 days is required.
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
80299
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| PGN | Pregabalin, S | 47414-8 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 65119 | Pregabalin, S | 47414-8 |
Day(s) Performed
Monday
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:
-Therapeutics Test Request (T831)
Last updated 14/07/2026