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Zonisamide
Test Code37852
Alias/See Also
LAB504
ZONEGRAN
ZONEGRAN
CPT Codes
80203
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube or sodium heparin (green-top) tube
Instructions
Collect blood in plain red-top tube
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 45 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 45 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gel barrier/serum separator tube (SST)
Methodology
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
This test code is for non-New York patient testing. For New York patient testing, see test code 13630.
Setup Schedule
Mon-Sat
Report Available
2-5 days
Reference Range
10.0-40.0 mcg/mL
Clinical Significance
Zonisamide is commonly used as an adjunct together with other conventional anticonvulsants. As multiple drugs are administered, it is important to monitor its level to optimize therapeutic effects, to assure compliance, and to avoid toxicity.
Performing Laboratory
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