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Lamotrigine (Blood)

Alternate Names	Lamictal, Lamotrigine Level
Test Code	LAMO
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	Serum tube (Red Cap w. Yellow Insert)
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	Plasma levels of Lamotrigine correlate poorly with clinical effectiveness, so analysis is usually unhelpful.
Collection Instructions	Collect sample pre-dose (< 1 hour) or 3 - 6 hours post-dose. Record exact collection time, as well as the date & time of last dose.
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	Weekly
Min Test Volume	2mL
Add On Test Suitability	This test cannot be added after 8 hours of collection.

Container ID	S, LHNG, SNG
CSR Instructions	Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions Centrifuge, aliquot, and refrigerate serum within 8 hours of collection. PLAIN tube, Lithium Heparin (no gel) tube, and EDTA tube can be acceptable container types.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	Chemical Pathology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Accredited Test	Yes

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Order of Draw (PDF)

Swab Collection Guide (PDF)

Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)

Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)