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Quantitative Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Performed
Days of the week the test is performed.
Mon-Fri
Reported
Expected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
1-5 days
Reference Interval
Normal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
Effective November 15, 2021
Therapeutic Range:
Not well established. Suggested range 1.0-10.0 µg/mL
Toxic Level
Greater than or equal to 20 µg/mL
Interpretive Data
May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, or details of testing.
Lacosamide is an anticonvulsant drug indicated for adjunctive therapy for partial-onset seizures. The therapeutic range is based on serum, predose (trough) draw collection at steady-state concentration. Adverse effects may include dizziness, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, and tremor.
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
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