LEV is currently used as an anti-epileptic drug for the treatment of adult partial seizures particularly as an add-on therapy for refractory patients. It also has potential for other anxiety and cognitive disturbances.
If Brivaracetam has been prescribed, order Levetiracetam by GC/MS.
1.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial
7 days Ambient (Transport)
21 days Refrigerated
30 days Frozen
Avoid Freeze/Thaw cycles
Collect as a trough just prior to next dose
Optimum Time to Collect Sample:
0.5 to 1 hour pre-oral dose, trough at steady state (2 weeks after onset of treatment).
0.5 mL Serum
6.0-46.0 mcg/mL
LEV is currently used as an anti-epileptic drug for the treatment of adult partial seizures particularly as an add-on therapy for refractory patients. It also has potential for other anxiety and cognitive disturbances.
2 to 3 days
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