Levetiracetam

Diagnostic Use

Therapeutic drug monitoring for levetiracetam

Department

Core Biochemistry

Delphic Registration Code

LEVE

Turnaround Time

48 hours

Specimen Type

• Serum
• Plasma

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Acceptable

• Serum (Red Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4.0

No of Samples Required

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Acceptable

• Serum (Red Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

2.0

Additional Specimen Information

Gel tubes are NOT an acceptable sample for this analysis. Only red top or lithium heparin tubes (without gel separators) are acceptable specimens.

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Serum
• Plasma

Transport to Lab

Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)
If overnight - Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Reference Intervals

The suggested therapeutic range for levetiracetam is 5-25 mg/L with toxic side effects likely above 45 mg/L

Test Method

Automated immunoassay on the Abbott Architect system

Non-Funded Test Cost

$73.64 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

8888

Urgent testing by arrangement

Contact Information

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