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Performing Location
Collection Instructions
Refer to Venipuncture Protocol
Steady State: 6-10 daysDraw sample: prior to next oral AM dose
Collection Container
Gold top or Marble Red top vacutainer
Specimen Required/Volume
1.0 mL
Specimen Type
serum
Turn-Around Guidelines
daily upon arrival
Reference Values
Toxic levels <0, >1.5 mmol/L
0.6– 1.2 mmol/L
Method
VITROS5600-Colorimetric
CPT
80178
LOINC
14334-7
Special Handling
Note special drawing times.