ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Zonisamide : 0097908

Mnemonic: ZONI

Methodology: Immunoassay
Performed: Mon-Fri
Reported: 1-4 days
Specimen Required: 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
Reference Interval:
Therapeutic range not well established.
Interpretive Data: 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.
CPT Code(s): 80299
 
 

 

 

 
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