Ethosuximide ETHX
Synonyms |
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Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name |
Ethosuximide Level, Serum |
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name |
Ethosuximide Level, Serum |
EPIC Order Name |
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Clinical Info |
Ethosuximide is an anticonvulsant used to treat seizures. Ethosuximide levels are monitored to assure adequate therapeutic levels are achieved and to avoid toxicity. |
Specimen Type |
Blood |
Container |
Red Top Tube |
Collection Instructions |
Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube(s) |
Transport Instructions |
Refrigerate |
Specimen Stability |
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Methodology |
Immunoassay |
Days Performed |
Monday through Saturday |
Performing Laboratory |
Quest Diagnostics' Nichols Institute, Inc. - Chantilly |
CPT |
80339 |
PDM |
5900135 |
Result Interpretation40-100 mg/L |
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Forms |
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