ZONISAMIDE, QUANTITATIVE
- Code
- 900.5660
- Name
- ZONISAMIDE, QUANTITATIVE
- Category
- None
- Department
- Send-Out
- Start Date
- Expiration Date
- Synonyms
- Zonegran
- CPT Codes
- 80299
- Site
- SBMF
- Reference Test
- 45321
Specimen Information
- Type
Red, Plain
- Volume
1.0 ml
- Transport Info
Centrifuge and immediately transfer serum to separate plastic tube
Refrigerated- Fasting Required?
- False
- Patient Instructions
- Reference Range
The proposed therapeutic range for seizure control is 10-40 µg/mL. Concentrations that exceed 80 µg/mL may contribute to adverse effects. Pharmacokinetics varies widely, particularly with co-medications and/or compromised renal function.
- Methodology
Quantitative Enzyme Multiplied Immunoassay Technique (EMIT)
Clinical Significance
Antiepileptic Drug Monitoring