| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Test name | Primidone |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Turn around times | Test performed Monday-Saturday. Turnaround time: 1-4 days. |
| Performed by | Quest |
| Normal range | Primidone: Therapeutic: 5-15 mg/L Potentially toxic: > 15 mg/L Phenobarbital: 15.0-40.0 mg/L |
| Container type | Red top (Gold top NOT acceptable), Lavender OK |
| Amount to Collect | 4 mL blood |
| Collection Instructions | Time to steady state: 2-3 days. A trough levels is ideally drawn < 1 hour before the next dose. Indicate the time of draw on the requisition. |
| Sample type | Serum (EDTA plasma acceptable) |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667