ZONISAMIDE SERUM

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: ZONIS
UPHSM LIS Test #: 023014
Schedule:
Testing Time: 1-5 Days
Testing Lab: Mayo

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: 1.0 mL
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Collection Container/Tube: Red top (serum gel/SST is not acceptable)
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial within 2 hours of collection.

Specimen Acceptability

REJECT DUE TO:
Gross hemolysis: OK
Gross lipemia: OK
Gross icterus: OK

Methods

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

Clinical Utilities

Monitoring zonisamide therapy; recommended for all patients to ensure appropriate dosing
Assessing medication compliance

CPT Codes

80203

* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.