Levetiracetam

Pathology category

Biochemistry - referred tests

Code

LEV

Referral code

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Test information

Antiepileptic Drug Half-life is 6-8 hours, longer in elderly people

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Samples should be collected pre-dose

Reference range

Tube type

Tube type info

EDTA (Purple).

Special requirements

EDTA Plasma. (serum samples acceptable, if no alternative – please state sample type)

Minimum volume

1 mL

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

2 weeks

TAT GP/Outpatient

2 weeks

Referral lab

Department of Toxicology, Llandough Hospital