TOPIRAMATE, SERUM
Reporting Title: Topiramate, S
Methodology: Fluorescence Polarization Immunoassay (FPIA)
	Test Performed At:
		Mayo Medical Laboratories #81546
	Specimen Required:
		Collect 3.0 mL (minimum 0.5 mL) of whole blood in a plain, red-top tube(s). SERUM GEL TUBE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.
		NOTE:	IF DOSAGE AND DOSING INFORMATION ARE PROVIDED, THEY WILL BE INCLUDED ON REPORT TO ENHANCE CLINICAL INTERPRETATION.
	Laboratory Notes:
		Spin, separate and send 1.0 mL (minimum 0.2 mL) of serum frozen.
		NOTE:	1.	Reject due to severe hemolysis and/or lipemia (mild-moderate okay).
			2.	IF DOSAGE AND DOSING INFORMATION ARE PROVIDED BY THE FLOOR, SEND WITH SPECIMEN SO THEY WILL BE INCLUDED ON REPORT TO ENHANCE CLINICAL INTERPRETATION.
	Reference Values:
		Therapeutic concentration
		Peak:		9.0-12.0 mcg/mL
		Trough:		2.0-4.0 mcg/mL
	Day(s) Test Set Up:
		Monday – Sunday; Varies
	Cut-Off Time:
	Turn Around Time:
		2-4 days
	CPT Code:
		80201
	KIDDOS Order Name:
		Topiramate Level
	Cerner Order Name:
		Topiramate

Last Updated 11/09

Last Reviewed 11/09