Ethosuximide

Pathology category

Biochemistry - referred tests

Code

ETHO

Referral code

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Test information

Antiepileptic drug, used to treat simple absence seizures, especially in young children. Good correlation between dose and plasma concentration Steady state in children 5-7 days, adults 10-14 days

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Samples should be taken pre-dose (trough)

Reference range

40 – 100 mg/L

Tube type

Tube type info

SST

Special requirements

Serum

Minimum volume

0.2 mL

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

2 weeks

TAT GP/Outpatient

2 weeks

Referral lab

Regional Toxicology Laboratory, City Hospital