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.
* This volume does not allow for repeat testing
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 (1-2 days after onset of treatment).
Specimens collected in any gel barrier tubes
Unspun red-top tube (no-gel)
Serum Separator Tubes (SST)
Transport
10.0-40.0 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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