Valproic Acid

Laboratory - : Chemistry

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TESTS REQUESTED
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1. Valproic Acid
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SPECIMEN INFO

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Test ID :

VALPA

Test Workstation :

MACH3

Specimen Type:

Blood

Tube Type:

Green top ( lithium heparin ) tube

Collection Volume:

500 uL microtainer; 1.5 mL macrotainer

Minimum Volume:

500 uL microtainer; 1.5 mL macrotainer

Preferred Volume:

500 uL microtainer; 1.5 mL macrotainer

Storage:

Shipping: Send Refrigerated; Storage: Room Temp: 2 days; Refrigerated 7 days; Frozen: 3 months

Availability:

24 Hours/day, 7 days/week

Methodology:

Roche- Homogeneous Enzyme Immunoassay

Special Instructions:

For therapeutic monitoring, draw peak levels 1 hour postoral dose of syrup or 3 hours postoral 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:

330-746-9623

TAT:

1 hour

Additional Info:

Reference range: therapeutic range: 50-100 ug/mL

CPT Code:

80164

Synonyms:

Depakene Depakote

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