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Reporting Name
Amantadine (Symmetrel)Specimen Required
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top (sodium heparin) tube(s), plasma gel tube is not acceptable. Spin down and send 3 mL of sodium heparin plasma refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Serum
Draw blood in a plain red-top tube(s), serum gel tube is not acceptable. Spin down and send 3 mL of serum refrigerated in a plastic vial.
AUMC Laboratory Catalog
Note:
Collect 6.0 mL blood in Red top tube.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 180 days | ||
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Reject Due To
| Hemolysis | NA |
| Lipemia | NA |
| Icterus | NA |
| Other | NA |
Reference Values
Units: ng/mL
Therapeutic range has not been established.
Expected steady state amantadine concentrations in patients receiving recommended daily dosages:
200-1000 ng/mL
Toxicity reported at greater than 2000 ng/mL
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Specimen Type
VariesPerforming Laboratory
Medtox Laboratories, Inc.CPT Code Information
80299
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FAMAN | Amantadine (Symmetrel) | 3317-5 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z1198 | Amantadine | 3317-5 |
Method Name
Gas Chromatography/Nitrogen Phosphorus Detection (GC-NPD)