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HelpTest ID BLOD0033 Topiramate, Serum
Useful For
Monitoring serum concentrations of topiramate
Assessing compliance
Assessing potential toxicity
Specimen Type
Serum RedSpecimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Red top (serum gel/SST are not acceptable)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL serum
Collection Instructions:
1. Draw blood immediately before next scheduled dose.
2. Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Specimen Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum Red | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days |
| Ambient | 28 days | |
| Frozen | 28 days |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
1 to 2 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
80201
Reporting Name
Topiramate, SReference Values
Anticonvulsant: 5.0-20.0 mcg/mL
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.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)
Secondary ID
81546
Sanford Laboratories - Enterprise Additional Information:
SANFORD INTERFACE BUILD INFORMATION
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 3946 | Topiramate |