OXCARBAZEPINE METABOLITE Test
Test Name: OXCARBAZEPINE METABOLITE Test
Components: Price: 1090.0 AED
Sample Condition: 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 Red Top (No Additive) tube. Do not use SST gel barrier tubes. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Recommended specimen: just before the next dose is due at steady state.
Report Delivery: Sample Mon through Sat by 5 pm; Report 10 days
Method: LC-MS/MS
Test type: Epilepsy
Doctor: Neurologist
Test Department: OS
Pre Test Information: Recommended specimen: just before the next dose is due at steady state.
Test Details
Oxcarbazepine is an anticonvulsant medication used to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder. The oxcarbazepine metabolite test is a laboratory test that measures the levels of the active metabolite of oxcarbazepine, called monohydroxy derivative (MHD), in the blood. The test is used to monitor the levels of MHD in patients taking oxcarbazepine to ensure that they are within the therapeutic range. It helps to determine if the dosage of the medication needs to be adjusted to achieve optimal treatment outcomes.
The test is usually performed by drawing a blood sample from the patient. The blood sample is then sent to a laboratory for analysis. The results of the test are typically reported as the concentration of MHD in the blood.
Monitoring the levels of the oxcarbazepine metabolite can help healthcare providers ensure that patients are receiving the appropriate dose of the medication and avoid toxicity or ineffective treatment. It can also be helpful in determining if a patient is compliant with their medication regimen.
It is important to follow any specific instructions provided by your healthcare provider before undergoing the oxcarbazepine metabolite test. They may advise you to avoid certain medications or foods that could interfere with the test results.
| Test Name | OXCARBAZEPINE METABOLITE Test |
|---|---|
| Components | |
| Price | 1090.0 AED |
| Sample Condition | 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 Red Top (No Additive) tube. Do not use SST gel barrier tubes. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Recommended specimen: just before the next dose is due at steady state. |
| Report Delivery | Sample Mon through Sat by 5 pm; Report 10 days |
| Method | LC-MS/MS |
| Test type | Epilepsy |
| Doctor | Neurologist |
| Test Department: | OS |
| Pre Test Information | Recommended specimen: just before the next dose is due at steady state. |
| Test Details | Oxcarbazepine is an anticonvulsant medication used to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder. The oxcarbazepine metabolite test is a laboratory test that measures the levels of the active metabolite of oxcarbazepine, called monohydroxy derivative (MHD), in the blood. The test is used to monitor the levels of MHD in patients taking oxcarbazepine to ensure that they are within the therapeutic range. It helps to determine if the dosage of the medication needs to be adjusted to achieve optimal treatment outcomes. The test is usually performed by drawing a blood sample from the patient. The blood sample is then sent to a laboratory for analysis. The results of the test are typically reported as the concentration of MHD in the blood. Monitoring the levels of the oxcarbazepine metabolite can help healthcare providers ensure that patients are receiving the appropriate dose of the medication and avoid toxicity or ineffective treatment. It can also be helpful in determining if a patient is compliant with their medication regimen. It is important to follow any specific instructions provided by your healthcare provider before undergoing the oxcarbazepine metabolite test. They may advise you to avoid certain medications or foods that could interfere with the test results. |
