Zonisamide
Test Summary
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.
Aliases
- Zonegran
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 24 hours
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 45 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube or sodium heparin (green-top) tube
Unacceptable Specimens
Gel barrier/serum separator tube (SST)
Order Code
ZONIS
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB3907
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 80203
Billing Code
- 700000
CPT Statement
Methodology
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Med Fusion
2501 South State Highway 121
Lewisville TX, 75067
2501 South State Highway 121
Lewisville TX, 75067
Reference Range
10.0-40.0 mcg/Ml
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday; Report available: 2 - 5 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 24 hours
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 45 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube or sodium heparin (green-top) tube
Unacceptable Specimens
Gel barrier/serum separator tube (SST)
Result Information
Methodology
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
10.0-40.0 mcg/Ml
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday; Report available: 2 - 5 days