ETHOSUXIMIDE, PLASMA (ZARONTIN)
Reporting Title: Ethosuximide, P
Immunoassay
	Test Performed At:
		Mayo Medical Laboratories #8769
	Specimen Required:
		Collect 3.0 mL (minimum 1.0 mL) of whole blood in a green-top (heparin) tube(s); plain, red-top tube(s); or serum gel tube(s) and send to lab immediately.
	Laboratory Notes:
		Spin, separate from cells within 2 hours and send 1.0 mL (0.4 mL minimum) of heparinized plasma or serum refrigerated.
		NOTE:	Reject if gross hemolysis (mild ok)
			Reject due to gross lipemia (mild ok)
			Reject due to severe icterus (mild ok)
	Reference Values:
		Therapeutic concentration:		40-75 mcg/mL
		Toxic concentration:		³100 mcg/mL
	Day(s) Test Set Up:
		Monday – Sunday; varies
	Cut-Off Time:
	Turn Around Time:
		2-3 days
	CPT Code:
		80168
	Care Manager Order Name:
		Ethosuximide, Plasma ONCE RTN
	Cerner Order Name:
		Ethosuximide

Last Updated 11/08