Test Overview
Method
High performance liquid chromatography-Tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS)
Result Included
Perampanel
Aliases/Synonyms
Fycompa
Specimen
Specimen Type
Avoid gel-separator tubesSerum
Plasma
Containers
Preferred Containers
Red top (no additive)
Acceptable Containers
Lavender top (EDTA)
Volume
Sample Volume
1 ml
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Comment
Avoid gel separator tubes
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
Promptly centrifuge and separate serum or plasma into a transport tube.
Stability
| Ambient | Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|---|
| 30 days | 30 days | 25 months |
Rejection Criteria
| Criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Specimen | Gel-separator tubes |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
15 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
-
Perampanelng/mL
Comment
Daily administration of 6 mg perampanel resulted in peak plasma concentrations averaging 460 ng/mL at approximately 1.3 hours post dose. Peak concentrations following a single 12 mg dose of perampanel averaged 800 ng/mL.
Referral Location
Out-of-Country
Interface & Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Name | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| PERAM | PERAMPANEL, SERUM/PLASMA | 62060 | ng/mL |
Test Version
Last Updated
2023-01-26