Lacosamide (Vimpat) LACOSAMI
Synonyms |
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Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name |
Lacosamide (Vimpat) |
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name |
Lacosamide (Vimpat) |
EPIC Order Name |
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Clinical Info |
Lacosamide is an antiepileptic medication. Monitoring the serum concentration is beneficial to ensure compliance with drug therapy. |
Specimen Type |
Blood |
Container |
Red Top Tube |
Collection Instructions |
Container/Tube: Red top tube |
Transport Instructions |
Refrigerated |
Specimen Stability |
3 Days Room Temperature |
Methodology |
Immunoassay |
Days Performed |
TAT: 2 - 4 Days |
Performing Laboratory |
Medtox Laboratories, Inc |
CPT |
80235 |
PDM |
5589040 |
Result InterpretationExpected concentrations of lacosamide in patients receiving
recommended daily dosages: up to 15.0 ug/mL. Toxic range not
established |
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Forms |
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