Test Code ZONI Zonisamide, Serum
Performing Laboratory

Specimen Type
Serum RedSpecimen Required
Collection Container/Tube: Red top (serum gel/SST is not acceptable)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial within 2 hours of collection.
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 |
Reference Values
10-40 mcg/mL
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
CPT Code Information
80203
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | OK |
Gross lipemia | OK |
Gross icterus | OK |
Method Name
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Secondary ID
83685Forms
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)