| Laboratory: | Clinical Biochemistry | ||||
| Test Name: |
LAMOTRIGINE - (P) or (S)
Test Code:
LAMO
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| 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 |
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| Collection Devices: |
Do not use separator gel.
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| Specimen Required: |
Plasma: 2.0 mL
Pediatric Plasma: 0.3 mL
Serum collected without gel is also acceptable. |
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| Availability: |
Within 5 Days
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| More Information: |
Send refrigerated or frozen to In-Common Laboratories.
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