Test Overview
Method
High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
Result Included
Ethosuximide
Specimen
Specimen Type
Avoid gel separator tubesSerum
Volume
Sample Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Comment
Avoid gel separator tubes.
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
Collect trough specimen (i.e. collected within 1 hour prior to next dose or at least 12 hours after last dose.)
Handling Information
Store and send cold or frozen.
Stability
| Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|
| 30 days | 90 days |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
5 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
-
Ethosuximideµmol/LTherapeutic: 280 - 710mg/L x 7.08
Referral Location
Canada
Interface & Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Name | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ETHOS | Ethosuximide | 2909 | umol/L |
Test Version
Last Updated
2023-05-05