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HelpTest Code LAB24 Valproic Acid (Depakote®)
Intended Use
Monitoring serum concentrations to individualize drug therapy for safe and effective control of absence seizures, other generalized seizures,and partial seizures. Also used to monitor changes in seizure control or drug toxicity.
Methodology
Immunoenzymatic Assay
Performing Laboratory
RCH-SPH
Specimen Requirements
Preferred: Plasma (heparinized)
Container/Tube: Lt Green/Mint top (lithium heparin) tube
Acceptable: Serum
Container: Plain, red-top or gold, serum gel tube
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL (minimum volume 0.1 mL)
Collection Instructions: Forward Promptly
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated (preferred): 3 days
Frozen (<-20C): 1 year
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
80164