Specimen Collection Manual and Test Catalog
ZONISAMIDE
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB3300 Geisinger Epic ID: 43558SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type:
Serum (preferred) or plasma.
Preferred collection container:
Alternate collection container:
3 mL lavender-top (K2 EDTA) tube
4 mL green/green-top (sodium heparin) tube
Specimen required:
1 mL aliquot of serum or plasma; minimum 0.5 mL.
Special notes:
Do not use serum separator tubes.
SPECIMEN PROCESSING
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
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.
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)
Synonyms:
Zonegran, Quest test code 37852, ZONI
Clinical significance:
Review Date:
12/17/2024 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.
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