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Zonisamide : 37852
Test CodeZONISQ or 37852
CPT Codes
80203
Instructions
Plain red, lavender (EDTA), or green (no gel) (sodium heparin) tube.
Transport Container
Centrifuge plain red, lavender, or green tube and aliquot 1 mL (Min: 0.5 mL) serum or plasma into a standard transport tube.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 14 days; Frozen: 45 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gel barrier/Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Setup Schedule
Tuesday & Thusday & Saturday
Report Available
1-4 days (From receipt at performing laboratory)
Reference Range
Antiepileptic range: 10 - 40 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
Quest Diagnostics
