Topiramate, Serum/Plasma Test (4519SP)
| Analysis Code |
4519SP |
| Test Name |
Topiramate, Serum/Plasma |
| Test Includes |
Topiramate [GC] |
| Compound Synonym(s) |
Topamax® |
| Purpose |
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring |
| Category |
Antiepileptic, Anticonvulsant |
| Method(s) |
Gas Chromatography (GC) |
| Specimen Requirements |
2 mL Serum or Plasma |
| Transport Temperature |
Refrigerated |
| Specimen Container |
Plastic container (preservative-free) |
| Special Handling |
Serum: Collect sample in Red top tube
Plasma: Collect sample in Lavender top tube (EDTA) or Pink top tube.
Promptly centrifuge and separate Serum or Plasma into a plastic screw capped vial using approved guidelines. |
| Light Protection Required |
Not Required |
| Stability |
Room Temperature: 6 month(s)
Refrigerated: 6 month(s)
Frozen (-20 °C): 6 month(s) |
| Rejection Criteria |
Polymer gel separation tube (SST or PST). |
| Day(s) Test Set-up |
[GC] Tuesday 3 days |
| Suggested CPT Code |
[GC] 80201 |
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