Zonisamide (Zonegran, Excegran)
Order Name
ZONEGRAN
Test Number: 3653425
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 3653425
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Zonisamide (Zonegran, Excegran)
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Enzyme Immunoassay |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.4 mL ) | Serum | Clot Activator (Red Top, No-Gel) | Room Temperature |
| Alternate 1 | 1 mL (0.4 mL ) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin (Dark Green Top / No-Gel) | Room Temperature |
| Alternate 2 | 1 mL (0.4 mL ) | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Notes: 0.4 mL (Note: This volume Does not allow for repeat testing) Specimen Type: Red-top tube, Sodium heparin tube, Potassium-EDTA, Lithium heparin tube DO NOT USE A GEL BARRIER TUBE. The use of gel-barrier tubes is not recommended due to slow absorption of the drug by the gel. Depending on the specimen volume and storage time, the decrease in drug level due to absorption may be clinically significant. Specimen Storage: Room Temperature tested immediately. Specimen Collection: Separate serum from cells within 45 minutes of collection and transfer to a plastic transport tube. Separate plasma immediately and transfer to a plastic transport tube for shipment to the laboratory. Specimen Stability: Ambient: 14 days, Refrigerated : 7 days, Frozen: 4 weeks |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Expected TAT | 2 - 4 days working day. |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 007915 |
| CPT Code(s) | 80203 |
| Service Provided By |  |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |