Valproic Acid VALP

Synonyms

Depakote

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Valproic Acid Level, Serum

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Valproic Acid Level, Serum

EPIC Order Name

Total Valproic Acid Level

Clinical Info

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Red Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube(s) - Serum gel tube is not acceptable.
Specimen: 1 mL of serum
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Note: Collection of a pre-dose (i.e.) trough specimen is recommended
Collection: Transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube. Do not repeatedly freeze and thaw.

Transport Instructions

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2 days Room Temperature
7 days Refrigerated
3 months Frozen

Methodology

Homogenized Enzyme Immunoassay

Days Performed

Monday through Sunday

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

80164

PDM

5400265

Result Interpretation

Therapeutic:  50-100 µg/mL
Toxic:  >150 µg/mL

Forms