Test Code VALP Valproic Acid, Plasma or Serum
Additional Codes
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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