Test Code Epic LAB484 Oxcarbazepine Metabolite, Serum
Additional Codes
SQ code OCARBM
Mayo code OMHC
Reporting Name
Oxcarbazepine Metabolite (MHC), SSpecimen Type
Serum RedPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterUseful For
Monitoring serum concentration during oxcarbazepine therapy
Assessing compliance
Assessing potential toxicity
Specimen 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 |
Reference Values
Oxcarbazepine metabolite: 10-35 mcg/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
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.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 |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | OK |
Gross lipemia | OK |
Gross icterus | OK |
Method Name
High-Turbulence Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (HTLC-MS/MS)
Method Description
The serum sample is diluted in acetonitrile containing internal standard. The protein precipitate is centrifuged, and a portion of the supernatant is diluted with mobile phase for detection by a tandem mass spectrophotometer.(Unpublished Mayo method)
Report Available
1 to 3 daysForms
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)