Gabapentin

Referred to Berkshire & Surrey Pathology Services, Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Portsmouth Road, Frimley, Surrey GU16 7UJ
 

Alternative names, keywords

Neurontin

Samples required

Clotted blood (gold cap, 5 mL tube). Smaller tubes are available for paediatric samples.

Note significant diurnal variation - sampling time in relation to dose is important. Ideal sampling time is immediately before an oral dose.

1 to 2 days to steady state.

Date and time of sample and of last dose must be given.

Test indications

 

Reference range

2 - 20 mg/L

Turnaround time

Referral lab quotes turnaround time of 7 days, however additional time must be allowed for packing, dispatch and delivery of sample, and return and processing of results.

Enquiries

Biochemistry (Referrals)