VALPROIC ACID LEVEL, TOTAL
Test Code: LAB24
CPT Code: 80164
Interface Code
VALPRA
Synonym
Depacon, Depakene, Depakote, Stavzor, Valproate
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Specimen Container
Green top (lithium heparin), Red top, Gold top (serum gel)
Specimen Handling
Allow specimen to clot for at least 30 minutes before centrifugation. Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection. If a red top tube is used: Centrifuge and transfer serum using a disposable pipette into a transport tube, cap and label.
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Temperature
Refrigerated
Schedule
Daily
Stability
Room temperature: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: acceptable
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: acceptable
Reference Range Information
Reference values are dependent upon methodology/instrumentation, check final report for current reference values
Performing Site
Pacific Diagnostic Laboratories
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