CARBAMAZEPINE
| Synonyms: | Tegretol |
| Computer Code: | TEGR |
| Specimen Collection: | 3 mL blood (Red Top Tube). |
| Minimum Volume: | 0.5 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Allow to clot, centrifuge for 20 minutes, refrigerate. |
| Reference Values: | Therapeutic: Single Drug 6-12 MG/L Multiple Drugs 4-8 MG/L Alert: Greater than or equal to 10 MG/L Critical Value: > or equal to 20 mg/L |
| Lab Code: | Chemistry |
| Requisition: | TOXI |
| Test Frequency: | Same day |
| Routine TAT: | 2 hrs |
| Stat TAT: | 60 min |
| CPT Code(s): | 80156 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |