Keppra (Levetiracetam) Level
| Sunquest Code: | KEPPRA | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB6972 | Epic Name: | Keppra (Levetiracetam) Level |
| Methodology: | Enzyme immunoassay | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat results are reported within 1-2 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.8 mL |
| Container: | Red (no gel) (Green (lithium heparin, no gel), Green (sodium heparin, no gel), Purple (EDTA)) |
| Collection Instructions: | Trough levels are preferred. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Serum or plasma separator tubes. Grossly hemolyzed specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL, 0.3 mL minimum. Store at room temperature. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at room temperature. |
| Stability: | Stability: After separation from cells: 7 days at room temperature or refrigerated; 1 month frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 98627 |
Interpretive
| Therapeutic Range: | 12-46 ug/mL. |
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