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Test Code CARBA Carbamazepine, Plasma or Serum

Additional Codes

Ordering Mnemonic
CARBA

 

Methodology

Homogeneous enzyme immunoassay

Performing Laboratory

Holland Hospital Laboratory Services

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Plasma

Container/Tube: Mint-top (lithium heparin) tube

Specimen Volume: 1 mL of plasma

Collection Instructions:

Trough: Just before next dose.

Peak: Varies. Contact floor for draw time.

Note: 1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

 

Serum

Container/Tube: Serum gel tube

Specimen Volume: 1 mL of serum

Collection Instructions:

Trough: Just before next dose.

Peak: Varies. Contact floor for draw time.

Note: 1. Indicate serum.

2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Available STAT

Test Classification and CPT Coding

80156 (HH Bill Code 0205264)

Reference Values

Therapeutic concentration:  4-12 µg/mL
Toxic concentration (automatic call-back): ≥15 µg/mL