Zonisamide

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB504
  • Soft Test Code:
  • ZONS
  • Send Out Test Code:
  • 37852
Alternate Names
  • Zonegran
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.


Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements

1.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial


Transport And Storage

24 hours Ambient
14 days Refrigerated - Transport
45 days Frozen


Collection Instructions

 


Minimum Volume

0.5 mL Serum


Neonatal Volume

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

10.0 - 40.0 mcg/mL


Methodology:
  • Liquid Chromatography / Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
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.


Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Quest - Chantilly to Quest Lewisville
Days Performed
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Sendouts - Clinical
Turn Around Time

2 to 5 days


Coding & Compliance

CDM

00917141


CPT Coding

80203