Ethosuximide, Blood Test (2000B)
Analysis Code |
2000B |
Test Name |
Ethosuximide, Blood |
Test Includes |
Ethosuximide |
Compound Synonym(s) |
Zarontin® |
Purpose |
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring; This test is New York State approved. |
Category |
Anticonvulsant, Antiepileptic |
Method(s) |
Gas Chromatography (GC) |
Specimen Requirements |
1 mL Blood |
Transport Temperature |
Refrigerated |
Specimen Container |
Lavender top tube (EDTA) |
Special Handling |
None |
Light Protection Required |
Not Required |
Stability |
Room Temperature: 14 day(s) Refrigerated: 14 day(s) Frozen (-20 °C): 14 day(s) |
*Rejection Criteria |
None |
Day(s) Test Set-up / TAT |
[GC] Monday / 3 days |
Suggested CPT Code |
80168 |
**Minimum Volume |
0.3 mL |
Test Summary Sheet |
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*Rejection criteria pertain to clinical specimen submissions only.
**Stated minimum volume allows for a single analysis. Repeat analysis will not be performed.