Test Detail

Topiramate (Topamax(R)), Serum

Test Code:

716285

Performing Lab: LABCORP BURLINGTON

CPT Code:

80201

Order Information
Results

Specimen Container	Serum from red top tube, Plasma from sodium heparin tube, Plasma from potassium-EDTA tube, Plasma from lithium heparin tube absorption of the drug by the gel. Depending on the specimen volume and storage time, the decrease in drug level due to absorption may be clinically significant.
Specimen Type	Serum OR plasma
Volume	0.5 mL
Minimum Volume	0.3 mL
Temperature	Room Temperature
Specimen Handling	Separated serum from cells within 45 minutes of collection and transfer to a plastic transport tube. Separate plasma immediately and transfer to a plastic transport tube for shipment to the laboratory
Methodology	Homogeneous Enzyme Immunoassay
Stability	Room Temperature: 14 days, Refrigerated: 1 week, Frozen: 4 weeks
Unacceptable Conditions	Hemolyzed samples, gel separator tubes, clotted specimen, samples not separated from blood cells
Days Set-Up	M-SAT
Shift Performed	1
TAT From Set-Up	2 - 4 Days

Result Code	Result Name	LOINC
716288	Topiramate, Serum	17713-9