Laboratory Services
Valproic Acid
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| Test Description |
Valproic Acid
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|---|---|---|
| Synonym(s) |
Depakene, Depakote |
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| Test ID |
VALP
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| Performing Lab |
Incyte Diagnostics |
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| Container Type |
Red Top |
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| Specimen Type |
Serum |
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| Alternate Specimen Type |
NA-heparin, LI-Heparin, K2-EDTA and K3-EDTA plasma |
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
Centrifuge and aliquot serum/plasma within 2 hours of collection |
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
1 mL |
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| Pediatric Min. Volume (if applicable) |
500 uL |
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| Stability |
2 days at 20‑25 °C |
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| Unacceptable Specimen Conditions |
Sample collection tubes containing separating gel (SST, PST) |
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| Methodology |
Homogeneous enzyme immunoassay |
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| Estimated TAT |
0-2 days |
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday-Saturday |
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| CPT Code(s) |
80164 |
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| Reference Range |
50-100 ug/mL |
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| LOINC Code(s) |
4086-5 |
