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Topiramate

Order Code
716285
CPT
80201
Test Details
Synonyms

Topamax®

TAT

8 days

Methodology

Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Anti-epileptic drug level monitoring.

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube, sodium heparin tube, potassium (EDTA) tube, or lithium (heparin) tube.

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Do not use a gel-barrier tube.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 7 days
Frozen 14 days
Freeze/thaw cycles Stable x3
Order Code
716285
CPT
80201
Test Details
Synonyms

Topamax®

TAT

8 days

Methodology

Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Anti-epileptic drug level monitoring.

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube, sodium heparin tube, potassium (EDTA) tube, or lithium (heparin) tube.

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Do not use a gel-barrier tube.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 7 days
Frozen 14 days
Freeze/thaw cycles Stable x3