Synonyms
Depakene, Depakote, VPA
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
RCHSD Chemistry
Epic ID
LAB24
Lab Test Days
As received
Standard TAT
3 hrs
Stat TAT
1 hr
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Minimum 1.0 ml blood
Container Type
Light Green (Lithium Heparin PST)
Collection Instructions
Red top tube also acceptable DRAW TIME: Just before next dose
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Test Volume Required
0.3 ml plasma (or serum)
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 ml plasma (or serum)
Processing Instructions
Centrifuge & separate
Comments
NOTE: FOR SMALL INFANTS, 0.6 ML IN LIGHT GREEN MICROTAINER IS ACCEPTABLE
CPT Codes
80164
Revised
01-11-06