Zonisamide

Last Modified: 2/9/2022 5:48:05 AM


Medical Necessity Documentation:  
Client Notes:  
Patient Preparation:  
Specimen Requirements:

1.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial
Collection Instructions:  
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL Serum
Transport & Storage: Temperature/Stability: 24 hours Ambient
14 days Refrigerated - Transport
45 days Frozen
Rejection Criteria: Serum Separator Tube (SST or PST) • Gel
Reference Range:

10.0 - 40.0 mcg/mL
Critical Ranges:  
Test Comments:  
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.
Documentation:  
Custom Panel: No

PRODUCTION SCHEDULE

Turn Around Time: 4 to 5 days
Days Performed: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Sites Performed: Quest - Chantilly to Valencia
PHL Test Code: ZONS
EPIC Test Code: LAB504
Send Out Test Code: 37852
Alternate Test Names: Zonegran
Included Tests:  
CPT Coding: 80203

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