Toprimate Topamax TOPR

Synonyms

Topamax

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Topiramate Level, Serum

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Topiramate Level, Serum

EPIC Order Name

Topiramate Level

Clinical Info

Monitoring serum concentrations of topiramate
Assessing compliance
Assessing potential toxicity

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Red Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Red top Tube
Specimen : 1 mL serum (0.5 mL min)Plastic vial
Collection
Instructions: Serum must be separated from cells within 2 hours of drawing.

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

28 Days Room Temperature, Refrigerated or Frozen

Methodology

Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)

Days Performed

TAT    2-3 Days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Medical Laboratories

CPT

80201
LOINC Code: 17713-9

PDM

5916020

Result Interpretation

Anticonvulsant: 5.0-20.0 mcg/mL

Forms