Synonyms
Tegretol
Specimen Type
Plasma or Serum
Performing Lab
Sharp Memorial Hospital Lab
Epic ID
LAB21
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
8 Hours
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Gold Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in a plasma separator tube (PST) is also acceptable. Collect just prior to dose. Trough immediately prior to next dose.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Room Temp-OK/Refrigerate-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 3 Days; Refrigerated: 7 Days
Test Volume Required
1 mL Plasma or Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.25 mL Serum or Plasma
Processing Instructions
Complete a Sharp requisition form and submit with specimen room temp. Call a RUSH pick-up with TForce.
CPT Codes
80156
Revised
2/11/25
Initials
SA