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HelpTest Code LAB504 Zonisamide, Serum
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Reporting Name
Zonisamide, SSpecimen Type
Serum RedSpecimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Red top (serum gel/SST is not acceptable)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: 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 Saturday
Specimen Retention Time
14 daysReport Available
Same day/1 to 5 daysReference Values
10-40 mcg/mL
Useful For
Monitoring zonisamide therapy; recommended for all patients to ensure appropriate dosing
Assessing medication compliance
CPT Code Information
80203
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| ZONI | Zonisamide, S | 29620-2 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 83685 | Zonisamide, S | 29620-2 |
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)