Vigabatrin

Pathology category

Biochemistry - referred tests

Code

VIGA

Referral code

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Test information

Anti-epileptic drug Time to steady state 5-10 days

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Samples should be taken pre-dose (trough)

Reference range

5-35 g/L

Tube type

Tube type info

SST or Li Hep

Special requirements

Serum or plasma

Minimum volume

500 uL

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

2 weeks

TAT GP/Outpatient

2 weeks

Referral lab

Clinical Biochemistry City Hospital Birmingham