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HelpTest Code LAB498 Topiramate, Serum
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Reporting Name
Topiramate, SSpecimen Type
Serum RedSpecimen Required
Collection Container/Tube: Red top (serum gel/SST are not acceptable)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Draw blood immediately before next scheduled dose.
2. Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial; within 2 hours of collection.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum Red | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | |
| Ambient | 28 days | ||
| Frozen | 28 days |
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Specimen Retention Time
14 daysReport Available
1 to 2 daysReference Values
Anticonvulsant: 5.0-20.0 mcg/mL
Useful For
Monitoring serum concentrations of topiramate
Assessing compliance
Assessing potential toxicity
CPT Code Information
80201
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| TOPI | Topiramate, S | 17713-9 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 81546 | Topiramate, S | 17713-9 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:
-Neurology Specialty Testing Client Test Request (T732)
-Therapeutics Test Request (T831)