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ETHOSUXIMIDE (THO)
Department: ToxicologyTest Synonym(s): THO
CPT Codes: 80168
Methodology: HPLC-UV
Reference Range: 40-100 mcg/mL
Tube Type: Dark green top (Sodium Heparin)
Specimen: Serum or plasma
Alternate Specimen: Red top (no gel) or lavender top (EDTA)
Pediatric Requirements: Red (no gel) or dark green microtainer
Volume: 0.5 mL serum/plasma
Minimum Volume: 0.1 mL
Temperature: Refrigerated
Stability: Refrigerated: 7 days
Reasons for Rejection: Specimen collected in a gel tube
Days Performed: Monday - Friday
Times Performed: After 1:00pm (specimen must be received before 1:00 to be tested on the same day)
TAT: 24 hours
Special Instructions: Specimen must be received by 1:00 pm to be tested on the same day and cannot be collected in a gel tube.
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