Laboratory: Clinical Biochemistry
Test Name:
LAMOTRIGINE - (P) or (S)
Test Code: LAMO
Clinical Information:
Test Indications: To assess patient compliance with taking Lamotrigine. May also be useful when considering adjusting lamotrigine dose for patients on other anticonvulsant drugs which interact with lamotrigine pharmacokinetically
Patient Preparation Instructions: Collect trough level prior to next dose administration
Collection Devices:
Do not use separator gel.
Specimen Required:


Plasma: 2.0 mL
Pediatric Plasma: 0.3 mL

Serum collected without gel is also acceptable.
Referral:
Requisition:
Reference Values:
Availability:
Within 5 Days
See Also:
More Information:
Send refrigerated or frozen to In-Common Laboratories.