Test Directory
4002 Valproic Acid (Depakene)
Specimen Type
Specimen Stability
Reference Range
Serum-Red top tube
7 days 2-8° C
50-100 µg/mL
Specimen Requirements
Preferred amount: 1.0 mL Serum
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL Serum
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL Serum
Method
Immunochemiluminometric
Schedule
Mon-Fri
Turn-Around Time
24hrs; Also offered STAT at an additional charge
Instructions/Notes
Centrifuge required?: Yes
Clinical Utility
To determine the concentration of valproic acid in the blood and to maintain a therapeutic level.
CPT Codes
80164
