Test Overview
Method
Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Result Included
Topiramate
Aliases/Synonyms
Topamax
Specimen
Specimen Type
Avoid gel separator tubesSerum
Plasma (Na Heparin)
Plasma (Li Heparin)
Volume
Sample Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Comment
Avoid gel separator tubes.
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Store and send frozen.
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
7 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
-
Topiramateµmol/LTherapeutic 15 - 60
Risk of toxicity increases above 75µg/mL x 2.95
Interface & Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Name | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOPIR | Topiramate,S | 20219 | umol/L |
Test Version
Last Updated
2019-09-30