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Zonisamide
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | ZONI |
| Performed by | Quest |
| Sendout? | Yes |
| Method | LC/MS/MS |
| Container type | Gold top or Red top |
| Amount to Collect | 2 mL blood |
| Sample type | Serum |
| Preferred volume | 1 mL serum |
| Min. Volume | 1 mL serum |
| Processing notes | Order Quest test # 37852N |
| Units | µg/mL (mcg/mL) |
| Normal range | 10-40 µg/mL |
| Stability | Room temperature 1 day, refrigerated 2 weeks, frozen at -20C 1.5 months |
| Turn around times | Run Tuesday and Friday evenings. Turnaround 3-6 days. |
| Additional information | 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. |
| CPT coding | 80299-90 |
| LOINC code | 29620-2 |
| Last Updated | 10/2/2010 11:52:52 AM |
| Entry Number | 1054 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667