Test Code 0208298 Valproic Acid, Total, Plasma or Serum

Methodology

Particle-Enhanced Turbidimetric-Inhibition Immunoassay (PETINIA)

Alomere Health Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Type: Serum

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Gold (gel separator) or Red (plain)

Acceptable: Plasma, Green top (lithium heparin)

Specimen Volume: 2.0 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Allow serum tubes to clot completely. This may take up to 30 minutes.

2. Remove sample from cells by pipetting.

3. Indicate whether serum or plasma.

Refrigerated

Therapeutic concentration: 50-100 mcg/mL
Toxic concentration (automatic call-back): >150 mcg/mL

Monday through Friday

Saturday and Sunday by special request

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