VALPROIC ACID
Synonyms: | Depakote; Depakene |
Computer Code: | (VPRA) |
Specimen Collection: | 3 mL blood (Red Top Tube). |
Minimum Volume: | 1.0 mL |
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Allow to clot, centrifuge for 20 minutes, remove serum, refrigerate. |
Reference Values: | 50-100 mg/L (draw sample one hour or less before next dose) Critical Value: > or equal to 150 mg/L |
Lab Code: | Chemistry |
Requisition: | TOXI |
Test Frequency: | Daily |
Routine TAT: | 2 hrs |
Stat TAT: | 60 min |
CPT Code(s): | 80164 |
LCD or NCD: | |
Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |