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Test Code CEFPM / 6993-ADL Cefepime Level

Important Note

Please Note: This testing is for Maine Medical Center, Southern Maine Medical Center, Pen Bay Medical Center, Waldo County General Hospital, and MidCoast Hospital INPATIENTS only.

Additional Codes

Software Test Code
SoftID CEFPM
EPIC LAB20560
ADL 6993

 

Performing Laboratory

Atlantic Diagnostic Laboratories (ADL)

Reference Values

Not Established (Therapeutic range vary and depend on indication it is being used)

Specimen Collection and Handling

1 ml Frozen Serum/CSF collected in red top tube with no additive or in a sterile container

 At least 100-300 Microliters Frozen Serum/CSF for Pediatric Samples

Specimen Stability Information

Serum (from Red Top Tube ONLY) and/or CSF should be shipped FROZEN. 

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum and CSF Refrigerated (4-8⁰ C) 8 hours
  Ambient unacceptable
  Frozen (-20⁰ C)  1 month

Must be spun/separated within 2 hours.

CPT Code Information

CPT Code CPT Description CPT Disclaimer
80299

 

  

 

Rejection Information

Sample collected in SST, Improper labelling