Specimen Requirements
Title
Pregabalin (Lyrica), Urine
Specimen Requirement
Collect random urine in a sterile container, send 3.0 mL minimum.
Methodology
Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry
Stability
Room temp: 3 days, Refrigerated: 7 days, Frozen: 7 days
Reference Range
The reference range is determined by the performing laboratory and will show on the report.
Turnaround
5-10 days
Clinical Use
Detect presence of pregabalin, an antiepileptic drug that is also used for neuropathic pain
Test Code
UCLYR