Chemistry Testing
Advanta Genetics offers chemistry and hematology testing with fast turn-around-times and local courier services. We provide rapid, accurate analysis of various metabolic and hematological parameters that are vital for treatment decisions.
Test Directory
For any test not listed please call 903 805-9955 for collection instructions
| Panel | Lamotrigine |
| Preferred Specimen | 1 ML Serum from a Plain Red Top Tube. Allow Sample to Clot in An Upright Position for at least 60 Minutes, Then Centrifuge Sample and Transfer Serum to a Plastic Transport Tube Within 2 hours of Collection. Clearly Label Tube As Serum from a Plain Red Top Tube. Refrigerate. Note: Ideal Sampling Time for All Antiepileptic Drugs is Immediately Before the Next Oral Dose (Trough). If this is Not Possible, Patients should Not be Advised to Delay Their Scheduled Dose for Longer Than 2-3 Hours. Sample Collection and the Time That the Medication Was Last Ingested should be Noted On the Requisition. |
| Container Type | Plain Red Top Tube |
| Volume | 0.2 ML Serum Or Plasma |
| TransportTemperature | Refrigerated |
| SpecimenStability | 4 Days Room Temperature; 2 Weeks Refrigerated; 1 Month Frozen |
| RejectionCriteria | Samples Collected In Serum Separator Tube |
Test Directory
| Panel |
| Lamotrigine |
| Preferred Specimen |
| 1 ML Serum from a Plain Red Top Tube. Allow Sample to Clot in An Upright Position for at least 60 Minutes, Then Centrifuge Sample and Transfer Serum to a Plastic Transport Tube Within 2 hours of Collection. Clearly Label Tube As Serum from a Plain Red Top Tube. Refrigerate. Note: Ideal Sampling Time for All Antiepileptic Drugs is Immediately Before the Next Oral Dose (Trough). If this is Not Possible, Patients should Not be Advised to Delay Their Scheduled Dose for Longer Than 2-3 Hours. Sample Collection and the Time That the Medication Was Last Ingested should be Noted On the Requisition. |
| Container Type |
| Plain Red Top Tube |
| Volume |
| 0.2 ML Serum Or Plasma |
| TransportTemperature |
| Refrigerated |
| SpecimenStability |
| 4 Days Room Temperature; 2 Weeks Refrigerated; 1 Month Frozen |
| RejectionCriteria |
| Samples Collected In Serum Separator Tube |
For any test not listed please call 903 805-9955
for collection instructions
Ordering Options
- Chemistry Panel
Turnaround Time
≤ 24 hours *Cost
Please call for detailsResources
* Turnaround time starts when sample is received at the laboratory.