Bromocriptine, Serum/Plasma Test (0751SP)
| Analysis Code |
0751SP |
| Test Name |
Bromocriptine, Serum/Plasma |
| Test Includes |
Bromocriptine [LC-MS/MS] |
| Purpose |
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring; This test is New York State approved. |
| Category |
Parkinsonian Agent |
| Method(s) |
High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) |
| Specimen Requirements |
2 mL Serum or Plasma |
| Transport Temperature |
Frozen |
| Specimen Container |
Plastic container (preservative-free) |
| Special Handling |
Collect sample in Lavender top tube (EDTA).
Promptly centrifuge and separate Serum or Plasma into a plastic screw capped vial using approved guidelines. |
| Light Protection Required |
Yes |
| Stability |
Room Temperature: Undetermined
Refrigerated: Undetermined
Frozen (-20 °C): 1 month(s) |
| Rejection Criteria |
Not received Light Protected. Polymer gel separation tube (SST or PST). |
| Day(s) Test Set-up / TAT |
[LC-MS/MS] Wednesday / 4 days |
| Suggested CPT Code |
[LC-MS/MS] 83789 |
| *Minimum Volume |
0.6 mL |
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*Stated minimum volume allows for a single analysis. Repeat analysis will not be performed.