Test Code CARBAM Carbamazepine, Total
Additional Codes
| Epic EAP |
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| LAB21 CARBAMAZEPINE LEVEL, TOTAL |
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Plain, red top
Specimen Volume: 0.2 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Draw blood just prior to next dose (trough level). Serum for a peak level should be drawn 6 hours after dose.
2. Serum gel tube is not acceptable.
Stability
Refrigerate
Performing Laboratory
Unity Point-Sioux City-Chemistry
CPT
80156
Methodology
Fluorescence Polarization Immunoassay (FPIA)
Performance
Monday through Sunday