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HelpTest Code TOPI Topiramate, Serum
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube: Red top (serum gel/SST are not acceptable)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Draw blood immediately before next scheduled dose.
2. Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial; within 2 hours of collection.
Children's Mercy Hospital
Note:
CMH COLLECTION: 2 mL in red vacutainer
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum Red | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | |
| Ambient | 28 days | ||
| Frozen | 28 days |
Useful For
Monitoring serum concentrations of topiramate
Assessing compliance
Assessing potential toxicity
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
1 to 2 daysReporting Name
Topiramate, SReference Values
Anticonvulsant: 5.0-20.0 mcg/mL
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
80201