Levetiracetam (Blood)

Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

LEVE

Test Code (Numeric Code)

8603

Synonyms

Keppra

Specimen Type

• Plasma
• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Acceptable

• Plain(Microtainer)
• Plain (Red Top)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

2

Collection instruction:
Collect sample prior to dose. 12 hourly dose.
Tubes containing gel (SST and PST) are not acceptable.

Laboratory instruction:
Centrifuge and separate blood as soon as possible after collection.

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