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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||||||
| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||||||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Ethosuximide Level (Synonym: Anticonvulsant, Zarontin) | ||||||
| Ordering Alert: | Record time of last dose on requisition or in electronic ordering system. | ||||||
| Collection Alert: | Collect within 1 hour before next dose. | ||||||
| LABID (Connect Care): | LAB683 | ||||||
| Test Code: |
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| Specimen Type: | Blood | ||||||
| Primary Container: | MINT LIHEP PST | ||||||
| Alternate Containers: | GOLD SST | ||||||
| Minimum Collection Volume: | 0.5 mL plasma or serum | ||||||
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| Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot plasma or serum. Edmonton Zone: Centrifuge. Leave specimen in original collection tube if received within 48 hours of collection. If greater than 48 hours, aliquot and freeze. | ||||||
| Transportation: | Refrigerated temperature Edmonton Zone: Transport in original collection container at refrigerated temperature if received at performing site within 48 hours of collection. If greater than 48 hours, aliquot and transport frozen. | ||||||
| Reference Interval: | Target range: 280-700 µmol/L | ||||||
| Critical Value: | Greater than 1100 µmol/L | ||||||
| Testing Area: | Biochemistry | ||||||
| Performing Site: | Edmonton: University of Alberta Hospital | ||||||
| Additional Test Information: | Steady state 6 - 13 days | ||||||
| Last Updated On: | Tuesday, July 6, 2021 | ||||||
