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HelpTest ID BLOD0533 Valproic Acid
AKA
VALP
Depakene
Depakane
Depakote
Specimen Type/Requirements
Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel or w/out gel) tube - Plasma
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum
Preferred collection time is 30 minutes prior to next scheduled dose.
Test is affected by hemolysis. Test is affected by lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 48 hours | |
| Frozen | 7 days at - 20 C |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Particle-enhanced turbidimetric inhibition immunoassay (PETINIA) - competitive
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Bismarck
CPT
80164