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HelpTest Code VIGA Vigabatrin (Sabril)
Additional Codes
| Epic Ordering Code | LAB3041957 |
| NBS code | LBC11817 |
| Service code | 37149 |
Reporting Name
Vigabatrin (Sabril)Specimen Type
VariesSpecimen Required
Submit only 1 of the following specimens
Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top (sodium heparin) tube(s), plasma gel tube is not acceptable. Spin down and send 1 mL sodium heparin plasma refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Serum
Draw blood in a plain red-top tube(s), serum gel tube is not acceptable. Spin down and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated in a plastic vial.
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Specimen Requirements
Submit the following:
Container: Red Top
Processing Requirements
Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a Mayo plastic tube.
Specimen type:Serum
Volume: 1 mL
Storage/transport requirements: Refrigerated
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 180 days | |
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Reject Due To
| Hemolysis | NA |
| Lipemia | NA |
| Icterus | NA |
| Other | NA |
Method Name
High Performance Liquid Chromatography with Fluorescence Detection (HPLC-FL)
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
2 to 6 daysPlease note that this is a referral test requiring transport to the external testing facility and an additional 3-5 days is required.
Reference Values
Units: ug/mL
Therapeutic and toxic ranges have not been established.
Expected serum vigabatrin concentrations in patients receiving recommended daily dosages: 20 – 160 ug/mL
Performing Laboratory
Medtox Laboratories, Inc.CPT Code Information
80339
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| VIGA | Vigabatrin (Sabril) | 30042-6 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z1176 | Vigabatrin (Sabril) | 30042-6 |
Last updated 17/08/2026