Valproic Acid (Depakote)(R), Serum
Test Code: 007260
Performing Lab: LabCorp
CPT Code: 80164 001
Synonym
Depakene(R); Depakote(R); Valproate
Specimen Type
Serum or plasma
Specimen Container
Red-top tube or green-top (heparin) tube. Transfer separate serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube. DO NOT USE A GEL-BARRIER TUBE. THE use of gel-barrier tubes is not recommended due to slow absorption of the drug by the gel. Depending on the specimen volume and storage time, the decrease in drug level due to absorption may be clinically significant.
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL(NOTE: This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing.)
Specimen Handling
Oral: peak: 1-4 hours after dose (influenced by meals); trough: immediately prior to next dose (possibly more useful than peak values)
Unacceptable Conditions
Gel tube; hemolysis; lipemia
Temperature
Room Temperature
Methodology
Immunoassay
Stability
Room Temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
| Result Code | Result Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 007260 | Valproic Acid (Depakote)(R),S | 4086-5 |
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