ETHOSUX
Ethosuximide (Zarontin)
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3310
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Patient Preparation:
ORAL:
Peak: two to four hours after the dose.
Trough: immediately prior to the next dose.
Required Patient Info:
Include information about other drugs taken by the patient.
Container Type:
Plain red top tube, lavender top (EDTA) tube or green top (heparin) tube
Specimen Type:
Serum or plasma
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.6 mL
Specimen Processing:
Transfer the separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
Store and Transport:
Room temperature
Stability:
Frozen - 14 days
Refrigerated - 14 days
Room temperature - 14 days
Unacceptable Condition:
1. Gel tubes are not allowed.
2. Samples that are hemolyzed, lipemic or have gross bacterial contamination will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
80168 - Ethosuximide Zarontin (EAP 30020962)
Method:
Immunoassay