Gabapentin
Category | Biochemistry |
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Test background |
Gabapentin is indicated for the adjunctive treatment of partial seizures not satisfactorily controlled with other antiepileptics, ie. it is principally employed in combination therapy. |
Clinical Indications |
Assessment of patient compliance |
Reference range | See report |
Sample & container required | SST (gold top), serum (red top) or heparin (green top) |
Sample volume | 3.5 mL pre-dose trough or 5 hours post-dose sample |
Turnaround time | Up to 6 weeks |
Notes | Not currently performed in house; this is a referred test. |