Test Code VALP Valproic Acid
Additional Codes
Hospital Ordering Code |
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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