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Keppra (Levetiracetam)
Ordered Test Code:
KEPPRA
| Lab Test Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Keppra (Levetiracetam) |
| Alpha’s Order Test Code | KEPPRA |
| Specimen Collection Tube | Red Top (No Gel)/1mL |
| Collection Tube Handling | Plasma collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube, EDTA (royal blue-top) tube, sodium heparin (green-top) tube, or 3.2% sodium citrate (light blue-top) tube |
| Minimum Volume | 0.5mL |
| Transport Temperture | Refrigerated |
| Stability | Refrigerated: 28 days; Frozen: 60 days |
| Collection Instructions | 1 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel). Avoid use of Serum Separator Tube (SST®) as the drug may be adsorbed into the gel. |
Clinical Significance
Levetiracetam is an anticonvulsant used as adjunct therapy to treat adult partial seizures. As multiple anticonvulsants are administered, it is important to monitor its level to (1) optimize therapy, (2) assure compliance, and (3) to avoid toxicity.
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