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ZONISAMIDE |
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Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB3300
Geisinger Epic ID: 43558
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SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
Serum (preferred) or plasma. | |
Preferred collection container: |
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Alternate Collection Container: |
4 mL green/green-top (sodium heparin) tube
3 mL lavender-top (K2 EDTA) tube
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Specimen required: |
1 mL aliquot of serum or plasma; minimum 0.5 mL. | |
Special notes: |
Do not use serum separator tubes. | |
| SPECIMEN PROCESSING |
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Specimen processing instructions: |
Centrifuge and immediately separate serum or plasma specimens from the cells into clean, plastic, screw-capped vial(s). | |
Transport temperature: |
Refrigerated (preferred). | |
Specimen stability: |
Room Temperature: 1 day. Refrigerated: 2 weeks. Frozen: 45 days. | |
Rejection criteria: |
Stability limits exceeded. Specimen collected in serum separator tube. | |
TEST DETAILS |
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CPT code(s): |
80203 | |
| Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed. The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. | ||
Test includes: |
Zonisamide | |
Methodology: |
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) |
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Synonyms: |
Zonegran Quest test code 37852 ZONI
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Clinical significance: |
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. | |