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Test Code VALP Valproic Acid

Additional Codes

Hospital Ordering Code
LAB24   VALPROIC ACID LEVEL, TOTAL

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Plain, red top

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Draw blood just prior to next dose (trough level).

2. Peak serum levels should be drawn 4 hours after dose.

3. Serum gel tube is not acceptable.

Additional Information: Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Performing Laboratory

Unity Point-Sioux City-Chemistry

CPT

80164

Methodology

Fluorescence Polarization Immunoassay (FPIA)

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday