Valproic Acid

Centralized Core Laboratory : Chemistry

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TESTS REQUESTED
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1. Valproic Acid
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SPECIMEN INFO

Collection Date & Time:

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Test ID/Workstation :

VALPA ACHM1

Specimen Type:

Blood

Tube Type:

Green top (lithium heparin) tube

Collection Volume:

1.5 mL

Cause for Rejection:

Hemolysis

Storage:

Refrigerated

Availability:

Daily, 24 hours; STAT

Methodology:

Enhanced Turbidimetric Inhibition Immunoassay

Special Instructions:

For therapeutic monitoring, draw peak levels 1 hour post-oral dose of syrup or 3 hours post-oral dose of capsule or tablet and trough levels immediately prior to next dose. Please indicate whether the specimen is a peak, trough, or random level.

Lab/Phone:

330-543-8417

TAT:

1 hour

Additional Info:

Therapeutic range: 50-100 ug/mL

CPT Code:

80164

Synonyms:

Depakene Depakote

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