Blood tests Lamotrigine (Level determination)
This test determines the concentration of Lamictal (lamotrigine) in the blood and helps optimize treatment in epilepsy and bipolar disorders. Blood sampling takes place just before the next dose (trough level) and analysis is performed via LC-MS in an ISO 15189-accredited laboratory. Simply order online and receive accurate results quickly.
Categories
- Antiepileptics
- Drug levels
Description
This study determines the blood level of lamotrigine, a drug prescribed for epilepsy and bipolar disorders. Monitoring lamotrigine levels helps optimize treatment and prevent under- or overdose.
Blood Collection
- Quantity: 0.50 ml serum
- Blood sampling should be done just before taking the medication again (trough level).
Sample transport
- Shipping: By medical mail
Reference Values
- Therapeutic range: 3.0 - 15.0 mg/l
- Toxic area: > 20 mg/l
Method of analysis
- LCMS: Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS), an accurate method for quantifying drug levels in blood.
Clinical Indication
- Therapy monitoring of lamotrigine
- Monitoring drug concentrations to optimize treatment
- Observation when under- or overdose is suspected
- Accredited laboratory: according to ISO 15189
- this test is analyzed daily.








