Referred to Berkshire & Surrey Pathology Services, Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Portsmouth Road, Frimley, Surrey GU16 7UJ
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Alternative names, keywords |
Keppra |
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Samples required |
Note significant diurnal variation - sampling time in relation to dose is important. Ideal sampling time is immediately before an oral dose. 1 to 2 days to steady state. Date and time of sample and of last dose must be given. |
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Test indications |
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Reference range |
12 - 46 mg/L (target range) |
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Turnaround time |
Referral lab quotes turnaround time of 5 days, however additional time must be allowed for packing, dispatch and delivery of sample, and return and processing of results. |
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Enquiries |
Biochemistry (Referrals) |
EDTA blood (purple cap/ yellow cap ring, 4 mL tube). Smaller tubes are available for paediatric samples.