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Levetiracetam

Alternate Names
Keppra Level, Levetiracetam Level, Levetirac
Laboratory
Referred Test
Specimen
Blood
Container
Lithium Heparin - No Gel (green)
Additional Collection Instructions

Blood level should be monitored as peak or trough.

  • Collect post dose (peak) specimen exactly 1 hour after oral dose.
  • Collect pre dose (trough) specimen 8 hours after oral dose.
Minimum Adult Volume
5mL
Minimum Paediatric Volume
2mL
Test Code
LEVE
Container ID
LHNG
Storage Instructions
Store at 4°C
Additional (Storage) Instructions

Instructions for: Metropolitan and Regional Specimen Receptions

  • Centrifuge, aliquot, and refrigerate plasma at 4°C.
Transport Instructions
Transport at 4°C
External Laboratory
Endocrinology, Sullivan & Nicolaides Pathology