Topiramate (Blood)

Referring Laboratory

SENDAWAYS - Chromatography

Testing Laboratory

Canterbury Health Laboratories Christchurch Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

PTOP

Test Code (Numeric Code)

5744

Synonyms

Topamax, Topimax

Specimen Type

• Plasma
• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Plain (Red Top)

Acceptable

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Serum and Plasma Separator tubes (SST or PST) with GEL are NOT acceptable

Laboratory Notes:
Aliquot Instructions: 1 mL serum / plasma (minimum 0.5 mL). Refrigerate
Aliquot Transport to CHL: On ice

4 o C Canterbury Health Lab Container walk in fridge L3

Check two points of ID on sendaway tube

Write sample type on sendaway tube

Any queries please contact the Section Leader/Technical Specialist SCP- Chromatography

Specimen Transport Instructions for Referring Laboratories:
Aliquot Instructions: 1 mL serum / plasma (minimum 0.5 mL). Refrigerate
Aliquot Transport to LabPlus: On ice

Contact Information