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.