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Additional Codes
|
Primary ID |
Epic Code |
Mayo Test ID |
|
OXYCAR |
LAB484 |
OMHC |
Reporting Name
Oxcarbazepine Metabolite (MHC), SUseful For
Monitoring serum concentration during oxcarbazepine therapy
Assessing compliance
Assessing potential toxicity
Method Name
High-Turbulence Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (HTLC-MS/MS)
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
Serum RedSpecimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Red top (serum gel/SST is not acceptable)
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 | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum Red | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | |
| Ambient | 28 days | ||
| Frozen | 28 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Reference Values
Oxcarbazepine metabolite: 10-35 mcg/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
CPT Code Information
80183
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| OMHC | Oxcarbazepine Metabolite (MHC), S | 31019-3 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 81030 | Oxcarbazepine Metabolite (MHC), S | 31019-3 |
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.Report Available
1 to 3 daysSpecimen Retention Time
14 daysNY State Approved
YesForms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:
-Neurology Specialty Testing Client Test Request (T732)
-Therapeutics Test Request (T831)