Investigation Name:Zonisamide

Pathology Laboratory:Chemistry Referred Ext 85290

Requestable Seperately?No

Lower Reference Range Limit:10

Upper Reference Range Limit:40

Units:mg/L

Minimum Sample Volume:5mL

Test Code:AOT

Sample Type:

Complex Reference Range:Sample should be taken immediately before an oral dose. This is the range associated with optimal efficacy and minimal toxicity for the majority of patients. It is important to recognise that some patients will require concentrations (levels) outside of the quoted reference range for optimal clinical response.

Collection Conditions / Other Information:LAB INSTRUCTIONS: Separate into Z5. Samples (unfrozen) should be dispatched by first class post, using packaging currently recommended for transporting pathological samples by post. Currently unaccredited.

Reference Laboratory Details:Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Unit, National Society for Epilepsy, Chalfont Centre for Epilepsy, Chalfont St Peter, Chesham Lane, Buckinghamshire SL9 0RJ. Tel: 01494 601423

Referred to Another Laboratory?Yes

Reference Lab Code:NEUR