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Lab Dept:
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Chemistry
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Test Name:
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ZONISAMIDE LEVEL
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General Information
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Lab Order Codes:
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ZONE
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Synonyms:
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Zonegran
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CPT Codes:
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83520 – Immunoassay for analyte other than infectious agent antibody or infectious antigen agent; quantitative, not otherwise specified.
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Test Includes:
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Zonisamide level measured in ug/mL
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Logistics
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Test Indications:
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Assessment of compliance, therapeutic drug monitoring.
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Lab Testing Sections:
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Chemistry - Sendouts
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Referred to:
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MedTox Laboratories (Test#: 135)
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Phone Numbers:
Minneapolis:
Saint Paul:
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612-813-6280
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651-220-6550
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Test Availability:
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Daily, 24 hours
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Turnaround Time:
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1 day
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Special Instructions:
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If this is a STAT order, please check with the provider to see if the specimen should be shipped immediately and performed STAT by the reference lab at an additional cost. If immediate shipment is necessary, please call the lab to make arrangements.
Trough levels are most reproducible.
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Specimen
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Specimen Type:
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Blood
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Container:
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Red top tube [Alternate: Green (Lithium Heparin) tube]
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Draw Volume:
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6 mL (Minimum: 1.8 mL) blood
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Processed Volume:
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2 mL (Minimum: 0.6 mL) serum
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Collection:
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Routine venipuncture
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Special Processing:
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Lab Staff: Centrifuge specimen, remove serum aliquot into a screw-capped round bottom plastic vial. Store and ship at refrigerated temperatures. Forward promptly.
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Patient Preparation:
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None
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Sample Rejection:
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Mislabeled or unlabeled specimens
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Interpretive
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Reference Range:
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Therapeutic range: 7.0 – 40.0 ug/mL
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Critical Values:
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90.0 ug/mL
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Limitations:
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2.5 ug/mL
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Methodology:
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Immunoassay
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References:
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MedTox Laboratories December 2010
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Updates:
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7/12/2010: Units update from ug/mL to mcg/mL.
12/7/2010: Mayo references removed. All testing to be performed at MedTox.
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