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Lamotrigine (Lamictal)

Tube Type

Test ID   LAB475
EPIC ORDER
   LAMOTRIGINE LEVEL
CPT Code(s)   80175
Group/Individual Test   Individual
Laboratory   Core Referral Testing
Tube Station   30
Specimen Routine: 3 mL blood/Red plain tube/Gold SST also acceptable; See Comments
  Micro: 1.5 mL blood
Availability Routine: Reference Laboratory - Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Turnaround Time   3-5 days
Reference Range Normal: See separate report
Comments
  • Collect as trough immediately before next scheduled dose, or at least 12 hrs after last dose.
  • Specimen must be spun and aliquoted within 2 hrs of collection.

Reviewed by J.Carr on November 11, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514