ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0097908: Zonisamide |
| Test Mnemonic: ZONI | |
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Methodology: Immunoassay
Performed: Mon-Fri Reported: 1-4 days |
| Specimen Required: | |
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Collect: One 3 mL plain red, lavender (EDTA), pink (K2 EDTA), or green (sodium or lithium heparin).
Transport: 1.5 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.8 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. Remarks: Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP. Unacceptable Conditions: Separator tubes. Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 6 weeks; Refrigerated: 6 weeks; Frozen: 6 weeks |
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| Reference Interval: |
| Therapeutic range not well established. |
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The proposed therapeutic range for seizure control is 10-40 µg/mL. Concentrations that exceed 80 µg/mL may contribute to adverse effects. Pharmacokinetics varies widely, particularly with co-medications and/or compromised renal function.
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| CPT Code(s): | |
| 80299 |