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Lamotrigine

Test Code
650650


Preferred Specimen
1 mL Serum


Instructions
Draw 1/2 -1 hour before next dose at steady state.  Do not use gel barrier tubes.


Transport Container
No additive (red-top)


Transport Temperature


Refrigerate




Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis; gel barrier tube; lipemic sample


Clinical Significance
Lamotrigine is an anticonvulsant drug used as adjunctive treatment for refractory partial seizures




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