Zonisamide ZONISAMIDE

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Zonisamide Level, Serum

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Zonisamide Level, Serum

Clinical Info

Monitor drug levels for optimal therapy

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Red Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube:  Red Top Tube ( serum gel-Gold top not acceptable)
Specimen: 1.2 mL serum ( 0.4 mL min)
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Stability: 14 Days Room Temperatie, refrigerated or Frozen

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

14 Days Room Temperatie, refrigerated or Frozen

Methodology

Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)

Days Performed

TAT: 3 5 Days
Limitations
Zonisamide is contraindicated in patients who have demonstrated hypersensitivity to sulfonamides or zonisamide. Consideration should be given to discontinuing zonisamide in patients who develop an otherwise unexplained rash. If the drug is discontinued, patients should be observed frequently.

Performing Laboratory

LabCorp

CPT

80203
 
LOINC Code:  29620-2

PDM

5902201

Result Interpretation

10.0 - 40.0  ug/mL
 
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by LabCorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
 

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