Synonyms
Tegretol
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
RCHSD Chemistry
Epic ID
LAB21
Lab Test Days
As received
Standard TAT
Same Day
Stat TAT
1 Hour
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1 mL Blood (0.6 mL Blood for infants collect in a (green-top) microtainer)
Container Type
Light Green (Lithium Heparin PST)
Collection Instructions
Collect just before next dose. Plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube or serum collected in a (red-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 1 Day; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 6 Months
Test Volume Required
0.5 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 mL Serum or Plasma
Included Tests
This assay gives a combined result (Level Only) for the parent compound and the 10,11 expoxide metabolite.
CPT Codes
80156
Revised
09-18-19
Initials
SL