Zonisamide Level, Quantitative
| Abbrev Code: | ZONIS | ||
| Order Code: | LAB6980 | Order Name: | Zonisamide Level, Quantitative |
| Synonyms: | Zonegran | ||
| Methodology: | Enzyme multiplied immunoassay | ||
| CPT Codes: | 80203 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 1-4 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.2 mL |
| Container: | Red (no gel) Alternate Containers: Purple (EDTA) |
| Collection Instructions: | Trough levels are most reproducible. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Whole blood. Gel separator tubes. Light blue (citrate) or yellow (SPS or ACD solution) |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge within 2 hours and aliquot 1 mL, 0.5 mL minimum. Store at room temperature. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at room temperature. |
| Stability: | After separation from cells: 1 week at room temperature or refrigerated; 6 weeks frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 97908 |
Interpretive
| Critical Range: | 80.0 ug/mL or greater |
| Therapeutic Range: | Not well established. The proposed therapeutic range for seizure control is 10-40 ug/mL. |
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