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Test Code VALP Valproic Acid, Plasma or Serum

Additional Codes

Ordering Mnemonic
VALP

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 the next oral dose.

Peak: 1-3 hours after oral dose.

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 the next oral dose.

Peak: 1-3 hours after oral dose.

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

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

80164 (HH Bill Code 0205280)

Reference Values

Therapeutic concentration: 50-100 µg/mL

Toxic concentration (automatic call-back): ≥150 µg/mL